“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” -Buddha Today, I am a spiritual warrior, fending off anything that threatens my spiritual fitness. My enemies are [...]
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The following scene from field of dreams always resonates with me. This is where Kevin Costner’s character Ray is asked by his father John if he’s in heaven: John Kinsella: Is this heaven? Ray Kinsella: It’s Iowa. John Kinsella: Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven. [John starts to walk away] Ray Kinsella: Is [...]
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I didn’t know 7 Eleven’s slogan was “Thank Heaven for 7 Eleven.” I know, I know, not sure where I’ve been for the last 30 years or so. I was getting gas there yesterday and their little screen at the pre-pay pump displayed “Thank Heaven” on it. I thought, wow, that’s cool. Amen to that. [...]
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I am free. Standing on the tip of a rock overlooking the pacific ocean on the beautiful island of Kauai, I am free. A few days prior I married my best friend, Emily, I am free. I’ve been to this island before, I’ve been married here before, but I was a prisoner then. A prisoner to living [...]
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“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.” -Meister Eckhart Today we give thanks. I want to thank all those who are making me a better person today and have helped me learn how to be happy. All those who share with me their struggles and life [...]
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Last Thursday I went to the dentist for my 6 month cleaning. I used to really hate the dentist. Then I got into this sort of attitude where I felt I deserved any pain the dentist inflicted on me, that it was some how my punishment for not taking care of myself. I don’t feel [...]
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About Jared AkersJared is a coach, writer, educator and tester of the impossible. He's an avid diver and has been developing a life of happiness with his wife for the better part of the last decade. You can find out more about Jared here.