Mindful Wisdom

Mindful Wisdom Note: Don’t Worry You Have Your Indomitable Spirit On Your Side. That the birds of worry and care fly over you head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent.”  – Chinese Proverb Remember at the toughest times, the darkest hours, those mundane moments and in the times when it is tempting to do so. Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” – Leo Buscaglia To worry not, worrying is of no constructive use of your energy and power. Worrying alone will not…

Mindful Wisdom Note: Easy Like Sunday Morning? Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials.” – Lin Yutang Or Saturday in the case of today! Sometimes you just need to take 5. Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” – William S. Burroughs Sit, sip tea (or coffee) and just be. So why don’t you? Take it easy. This is the Zen approach: nothing is there to be done. There is nothing…

Mindful Wisdom Note: Which One Do You Prefer A Sunrise Or A Sunset? Ask yourself why? Is there any particular reason? Opportunities are like sunrises – if you wait too long, you miss them.” – William Arthur Ward Have you ever watched both in the same day? Good feelings and well being are associated with sitting peacefully and watching nature rising and setting for the day, it’s easy to see why. What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which…

Mindful Wisdom Note – Have your Baroqued Your Mind Yet? Why Using Baroque Music Gives You The Edge. Most people love music – of course the type of music is personal, debatable and can offer lifelong pleasure. However, music can aid concentration and creativity it can foster left and right brain synergy and bring about higher retention results. The right music can yield better performance in exams and the work place, increased smartness and for general calmness, clarity and brain harmony. To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” – Lao Tzu Studies have shown that Baroque music…

Do you need to self discipline your way to calmness? It’s a funny thing, being too ‘busy’ to be take the time out everyone really needs. It’s imperative for our health, both physical and mental along with allowing ourselves the much needed respite just to take five, gather our thoughts, gain perspective, let things go and be able to focus on what is truly important not what we think  we have to, or should be doing. Some people are very committed and disciplined and no matter what will take the time out to meditate, chill or have a rest. Some…