Have you ever heard a similar expression "Be careful what you wish for?" If you have heard it, have you ever asked "Why?" I believe that the caution in the old expression is intended to help people realize that they often don't know what they really want. But, I prefer the wisdom of Rumi. "What … Continue reading What You Seek is Seeking You
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My Girlfriend is 30
I know!!! - "Who cares?" Well, something interesting happened. Both embarrassing and liberating at the same time. I wrote her a letter inside a card. Outlining a couple of key points: Our memories created How much I love our family Her amazingness Blah. Card was done. Points were noted. One last thing and back to … Continue reading My Girlfriend is 30
The Gift of Death
My new podcast episode is up! It's an exploration of truly living, dying, and the miracle of fulfillment in between. Here are some highlights: A deep dive into "Tuesday's with Morrie" - A memoir that sold 14 million copies and changed lives around the world. A side note on people who chase outcomes vs. falling … Continue reading The Gift of Death
John Lennon & Understanding Life
“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life." … Continue reading John Lennon & Understanding Life
Lighting Your Fire – #2
Here's the reality. We all have a FIRE within us. It longs to burn. It longs to be awaken. It screams -> Light me up you dumb idiot. In yesterday's POST we asked a simple question. Are you ECSTATIC to wake up every single morning? Ultimately, living a life where you are not, is … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #2
Impossible Dreams? I think not…
"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure." -Paulo Coelho For me, this simple quote is a beautiful way to start the weekend. I paused and absorbed it. I let it give me everything that it had to offer and it was wonderful. The simple notion that … Continue reading Impossible Dreams? I think not…
Demystify Your Dreams
Not being good enough is not what you should be worried about.
The Aftermath of Success
I was a man that forgot to grow into a man. Someone that would take responsibility to own their life. Someone who forgot to travel and see the world. Someone who forgot that life’s greatest joys are simple, and free.
Chad Shipley 