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August 18, 2014

Practicing Self Discipline

When it comes to self discipline, I can now be completely honest and say I didn’t have much of it. Sure, I was disciplined with school, work…even with my art. But discipline is much different than self discipline, as it […]
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Published on August 18, 2014 08:13

August 11, 2014

The Art of Compassionate Listening

Compassionate listening is a subtle art, and it comes from inner stillness. This requires being fully present to embrace all forms of communication, although it may not always be expressed in words; especially when they are in contradiction of other non-verbal communication. With […]
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Published on August 11, 2014 07:54

August 4, 2014

What I’ve Gained, and Lost in Meditation

There was a time when I didn’t feel meditation was beneficial to my Being. I devoted five days a week to my Ashtanga Yoga practice in my tiny New York City apartment, and led to the assumption there wasn’t much […]
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Published on August 04, 2014 05:35

July 28, 2014

From Finding the Right Person to Being One

I am not a relationship expert. In fact, I am not an expert in anything. But there are times where with the most meaningless experience is a glimpse of truth, and with that comes wisdom. In my co-authored book, “Pursuing Your Destiny� […]
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Published on July 28, 2014 06:13

July 21, 2014

The Joys of Solitude

A few weeks ago I came across an article by Beopjeong Sunim entitled, “Happiness in Solitude.” In the article he quotes Krishnamurti, one of the most renowned spiritual mentors of our time. “The single word ‘solitude� demonstrates an untainted and innocent nature—free while […]
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Published on July 21, 2014 13:29

July 14, 2014

5 Compelling Reasons Why You Need to Be Yourself

When I was 15 years old I made a hasty decision to drastically change my hair color. I was bored with my jet black hair and wanted a much lighter look for summer. I took a bottle of hydrogen peroxide from […]
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Published on July 14, 2014 06:17

July 4, 2014

An Introduction to Holistic Living

        This past May I was in New York visiting friends when I was invited to a networking luncheon in Warwick, New York. It was there where I met Jacqueline, a real estate professional in the area. When it […]
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Published on July 04, 2014 09:03

June 23, 2014

3 Ways to Rewrite Your Reality Today

Thoughts have the power to deeply affect one’s life path, and are vital tools in shaping the reality of one’s experiences. Thoughts are responsible for the development of one’s emotional state, but can gravely affect the body temple and overall well-being; influencing how one […]
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Published on June 23, 2014 06:54

June 9, 2014

How to Live by Free Will and Not By Circumstance

Last Friday I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Estra Roell and Kathleen Martin, hosts of Coach Cafe Radio; a show where listeners experience personal self empowerment and expansion. In this piece each one of us share our thoughts on finding one’s true […]
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Published on June 09, 2014 13:03

June 2, 2014

The Importance of Your Intuition

The other day I had the pleasure of coming across this wonderfully inspiring article by Sonia Choquette. Eloquently sharing her wisdom she states, “…turn your attention inward and become aware of your inner landscape.� Each one of us enters this […]
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Published on June 02, 2014 07:55