I got to seek out this quote from the movice Coach Carter, that I watch over and over again. In that movie I keep listening to this quote that is both profound and enlightening. Perhaps it will enlighten you too.
After surfing the web, I chanced upon this quote in full, and realized it was written [...]
Well, it’s about time I started to blog about this area also, knowing that most of you here want to learn faster.
In my younger days I used to learn how to memorize things, do mind maps and all the other impressive academic stuff. However, I’ve realized that the bulk of the entire training that I [...]
What’s your reaction to this:-Â
A passerby walks past and sits down next to you on the bench and starts crying.
Then, let me add details.
1. This person has a badly disfigured face.
2. This person smells very bad.
3. This person has maggots crawling out of his/her open sores
Rewind.
A passerby walks past and sits down next to you [...]
I think many of us constantly find ourselves in moments of fear and anxiety because of the many pressures in life. We obviously need to be constant in our ways to reap the benefits of work and wealth.
But in spite of all that material pursued of success, I think the true meaning is found when [...]
Sure - many of you might not have noticed, but that’s essentially the POINT! You’re being robbed. Every single day when you are locked into your routines, you feel comfortable. You don’t stretch. I was in Santa Cruz a couple of years back (I was supposed to head down to Santa Cruz again this year [...]
Here’s an interesting model for change, which I found after doing some research on the web.
The stages and processes are described by Prochaska, DiClemente and Norcross (1992).
1. Precontemplation: Individual has the problem (whether he/she recognises it or not) and has no intention of changing.
Processes:
Consciousness raising (information and knowledge)
Dramatic relief (role playing)
Environmental reevaluation (how [...]
I’m at that moment where the universe seems to have opened up itself to me. The sudden flash of realization.
I’m not sure if you’ve had such a flash of realization before. I do know, however, that the process by which this took place was a combination of patience, confusion, worry and a tinge of frustration. [...]
It’s interesting that energy patterns around us have a distinct effect on our physiology. Most of us are not aware of EMF (electromagnetic frequencies) and even thought waves. However, the fact is you can modify the quality of things around you simply by changing your thought patterns.
I find that our own level of thought-toxcity is [...]
I realized how fortunate I am to be in a new home with a new office and great new facilities and amenities around me. A lot of the things that I am doing right now have given me a boost to my future direction. It’s been more than just a new move to me. It’s [...]
I got a new MP3 out based on the inspiration in a VERY LOOOOOOOONG post from Shazana. Thanks for that. While I don’t address everything directly to Shazana, it will be useful in general for everyone. Check it out!
 www.StuartTan.com/audio/procrastination-vs-purpose.mp3
