What is Power?

“What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

Power is the ability to do something or act in a particular way. The reason we crave power is that it gives us a greater sense of control, authority or influence over others.

Real power isn’t in the hands of those that attempt to put themselves into such positions in life. Trying to control all the is external can be fruitless without and lead to a life without greater meaning or reward.

Power gives us certainty in an uncertain life. Like a dollar in our hands gives us comfort in the thought that we will not starve yet when it is not there, what then? The power that is found in having control over external elements in life can easily disappear when external elements shift – and they often do. (more…)

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In this interview, I chat with Dr. Neal Barnard discussing the science and research behind health and nutrition. Including how to prevent disease by adopting a good diet and being aware of what we put in our mouths. Discussing the some of the ins and outs of meat, dairy, and sugar consumption and Neal also shares a method or “how to” in getting started.

Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., is the president and founder of the nonprofit Physicians Committee, the founder of Barnard Medical Center, a nonprofit primary care medical center in Washington, D.C., and an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. You’ve likely read one of Dr. Barnard’s books or seen his PBS specials about diet and health. He’s published more than 70 clinical research studies and dietary reviews about using a plant-based diet to reach and maintain a healthy weight and slash the risk (more…)

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Suffering Ends with Meaning and Purpose

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dream.” Paulo Coelho 

Suffering: The state of experience of undergoing pain, distress or hardship.

I talk a lot about suffering, I am passionate about this subject. It is an interest in an attempt to scratch my own itch. I desire to remove or dissolve the suffering in my life. Personally, suffering is an experience of the moment that is bad, unpleasant or not desirable. (more…)

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“If change is the only constant then let’s get better at it.” Jenny Blake

Jenny Blake is an author, career and business strategist and international speaker who helps people organize their brain, move beyond burnout, and build sustainable, dynamic careers they love. She is the author of PIVOT: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One and Life After College. (more…)

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Are Your Days Bringing Your Joy?

“Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” Joseph Campbell

A take away from Steve Jobs Stanford University Commencement Speech.

Every morning he woke up he would look in the mirror and ask himself.  “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.

A great practice for all of us. We should ask ourselves, “Are my days bringing me joy?” If the answer is NO what could I change to make things better. A small adjustment or a big leap – it doesn’t matter. Anything that helps change the “no” to this question to a “yes” is a win. (more…)

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Summary Patrick Rhone is an essayist, speaker, personal guide, and author of 6 books living in Saint Paul, MN with his wife and nine-year-old daughter. Through his writing, he tells personal…

Over the last year, I’ve written a book and created a mentoring program called The Ultimate Life Map. I will be launching a campaign soon to publish this book with the intention to raise funds to complete a schooling project in Uganda.

In preparation for the official launch, I am rolling out a trial of my mentoring program. I’ve worked with a few people using it already and so far, the feedback has been positive.

I want to share what I’ve learned because I believe there is some great value to be had in creating a life with more freedom, fulfillment, and happiness. (more…)

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In 2010, Danny Dover assigned a deadline of May 25, 2017, to his life. He was tired of hearing about other people’s exciting lives and decided to jump-start his own by taking steps to actually live as if the end was in sight. He tattooed his deadline on his butt and made the sole purpose of his life to complete his Life List (a list of more than 150 life goals). While pursuing his list, he inadvertently became a minimalist in order to gain the necessary focus to create a more meaningful life. This seemingly small change in mindset (which he later detailed in the book The Minimalist Mindset) dramatically changed his life for the better. (more…)

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