FROM YOUR LIFE COACH'S DESK
From the moment we are born, we carry with us impressions, or sanskars, that shape our being. Some are innate, some are passed down from our parents, and others are absorbed from our environment. These influences mold our perceptions, behaviors, and reactions to life. However, the defining factor in who we become is not merely what we inherit but what we choose to do with these influences.
Ah, the 21st century—a time when meaningful relationships and deep conversations are replaced by emojis, and our most intimate connection is with Wi-Fi. Welcome to the era of digital dopamine, where loneliness is at record highs, but hey, at least we can order a pizza without talking to a human.
Each morning, as I immerse myself in meditation with Jeff Warren’s guidance, I embark on a journey inward, discovering facets of my being that often remain hidden in the hustle of daily life. Today, Jeff illuminated the concept of the “Four Medicines” that meditation graciously offers: concentration, clarity, equanimity, and care.
After coming back from a very leisurely vacation, reality hit hard: laundry piles, unpacking chaos, and the task of setting up my new electric toothbrush (courtesy of Secret Santa).
"Why did the old man bring a ladder to the gym? Because he heard the workouts were on another level!
Ah, aging—the delightful journey where our knees creak louder than our laughter and our memories play an exhilarating game of hide-and-seek. But fear not!