Don’t let anyone rain on your parade. — People love to knock things. Especially online. Everywhere you turn, someone has derogatory comments or criticism regarding things that bring people joy. For example, I am loving the Ahsoka series from Star Wars nearing the end of its initial run. Yet I’ve seen multiple posts about why it sucks, what’s…

Thought is one of the main driving forces of the Universe. — Everything that ever was, currently is, or ever shall be, begins with thought. At some time, there was an idea that led to a feeling, then to intention, from which action was taken. This is how reality as we know is made manifest. Reality is perceived differently by each of…

The intersection of words, actions, and inactions gives us control over our lives and the paths we choose. — One of the greatest failings of many politicians is their lack of actions. They talk, and talk, and talk a whole lot about the wonderful things they do or will do — but do nothing actually useful. Frankly, in many cases, their real profession is lying. Hence, inactions speak louder…

Artists and creatives face unique challenges with being entrepreneurs. — I used to think my ability to write rather easily wasn’t all that unique. I thought everyone was able to formulate ideas and translate them to text and put them on a page or screen in the same way that I could. But over the years, I learned this talent…

Actions speak louder than words. — Lots of people will tell you that they support you. They might offer platitudes, tell you about all the ways they’re supporting you, and/or claim they’re being supportive by doing this, that, or the other thing. But then, when you get down to it — are they taking actions that…

This ties to mindfulness of your health, wellness, and wellbeing. — The difference between desire and want is subtle, but contextually super important. Desire is an expression of abundance. Want is an expression of lack. When it comes to self-talk, it is imperative to be aware of the difference between these. Consciousness creates reality. If we are focused on “wanting” something…

No. You just need to do the best and be the best you can. — I’m a big fan of audiobooks. When I recently came across Chris Hadfield’s An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth and saw he was also the narrator, I had to download it. If you’re unfamiliar with Colonel Chris Hadfield, he’s a Canadian Astronaut who’s been to space 3 times, the…

It’s all about the choices made for them and their use. — In the distant past, all art was one-of-a-kind. Even a reproduction of a work — text, art, or both — was a singular production. For thousands of years, books, scrolls, maps, and other art were created solely by hand. This is part of what made certain works and educational opportunities…

You keep using that word. Maybe it doesn’t mean what you think it means. — In our fear-based society, probably the thing we fear the most is suffering. Realistically, more often than not, the fear of suffering is far worse than any suffering is or will be. Allow me to prove this to you. Have you ever had a boss or a loved one say…