Hang out with these colorful pots These pots are perfect for your bedroom or as a bathroom decor item. They are sure to liven up any home. Naturalist Planter I love how this pot looks like it’s made of wood. They should call it I can’t believe it’s not made out of wood. Eh, then again, maybe not. Regardless, this pot will bring an element of the outdoors and nature into any home. A Midcentury Modern Planter If you are looking for more of a midcentury modern touch, the Mkono planter is for you! I have a similar one in my home with slightly different dimensions. This planter will add a simple ..read more

If the picture didn’t give it away, then maybe you should scan the Starbucks iced drink menu! Iced Matcha lattes are here to stay…at least until Fall time! There is nothing like an iced matcha latte on a hot summer morning to give you energy and cool you down. Just take a big sip and….ahhh. Goodness delivered. The perfect refreshing summer drink! What is Matcha exactly? Matcha is powdered green tea . It is believed to have a ton of health benefits, including: Being chock full of Antioxidants that could help limit free radicals which may cause cancer. Enables you to stay awake and alert ( Z ..read more

Nobody ever puts a value on peace of mind. How much would you pay for it? A dollar, ten dollars, one-hundred dollars? At what price point would it be worth it to you? Or maybe a better question would be, at what price point would it NOT be worth it to you. What I wouldn’t trade for peace of mind. And yet, you can’t get it this way. You can’t acquire it through monetary means. It is something that you must cultivate. every day you live The post How much is peace of mind worth? appeared first on Compassion Monk ..read more

I’ve decided that enough frantic people are running around buying up all the toilet paper. I feel for them, they are scared. And yet, I’m choosing not to be one of them. Photo by Anna Shvets from PexelsThis is something I’ve decided to do not only for myself but also for the well being of others. Right now, a lot is going on. I get it. But tell me what getting all worked up will achieve? The reality is that the challenge we face right now isn’t really the Corona Virus at all. The real struggle is right between our ears. It’s in what we put our attention and focus into. We can fo ..read more

Today I choose to experience joy. No matter what today brings, this is my resolve. I’ve come to the most humbling and liberating conclusion about people and relationships. It’s not something that you can really grasp with just your mind. It has to permeate your very being, and it must win over the head and the heart for it to truly work. You can’t make other people happy. This is not something I believe, but rather I have tested, tried, and experienced this sacred reality. You can “try” to make people happy. But you can’t make them happy. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t. Accept it ..read more

We are taught to believe that we should stop listening to that little voice with a dream inside ourselves. We are taught to follow the rules and behave ourselves. Don’t be an artist, creative, free thinker, rebel or entrepreneur; many of us are told. Live someone else’s dream, get a job, play it safe, and someday maybe you’ll get to retire and do the fun things you’ve always wanted to do. They told you if you followed your dreams, you’d be poor and miserable. But I’ve come to the realization that if you don’t listen to that inner voice or come to terms with it in some way you’ll still end up b ..read more

I have never been an angry person, and I still don’t consider myself one. And yet, sometimes I find myself becoming angry One response that helps keep me from festering in my anger is to remove myself from the anger-inducing situation. Sometimes, I’ll go for a long walk. A little fresh air and a change of scenery can work wonders. Mindful walking prevents me from getting too into my head. It helps me to calm down and tune into my senses. It’s hard to be angry when there is a beautiful sunset right in front of you or when you feel the gentle breeze dance on your skin. I reflect upon my anger a ..read more

Authors Note: This meditation was originally posted to insighttimer.com as an audio meditation. Feel free to listen to it here. If you like what you read or heard feel free to follow me on insight timer as well. Take a deep breath inhaling for and exhale for five seconds. Relax your body. Allow it to loosen up. Feel the tension leaving your shoulders as you loosen them. Allow your body to relax as you find a comfortable position to sit or lie down in. Inhale once more. Recognize that the very act of breathing is a gift Today is another day, another gift. You did nothing to be here today, you s ..read more

Sometimes life can throw us off balance. Literally! I remember back during my college years I was riding my skateboard around campus, and I hit a bump in the sidewalk that sent me flying several feet away from my board. Thankfully, I landed in a patch of grass. But man, it really did hurt. In life, from time to time, you fall and get injured. We’ve all heard the ol’ cliche that when you fall you have to get back up again. But it’s not just about getting up. It’s about stopping, thinking, and readjusting. Sometimes we allow life to carry us along for the ride instead of dictating the speed at w ..read more

Today I am not afraid of what may come. Terrible, awful, horrible things may come. I say let them. Today I may get fired from my job… So what. There are a million and one other things I could be doing. Today I may lose someone very near to me, won’t that happen anyway someday? Why fear eventualities that you have no control over. Today I may very well die! And to that I say Hurray! What a beautiful life I have lived. I have loved and been loved. I have experienced many of the wonderful things that life had to offer. I have made the conscious decision to live with no regrets. Why then should I ..read more