Lessons from the Way

“To follow the path, look to the master, follow the master, walk with the master, see through the master, become the master.”

— Zen Proverb

 

 

  • No one’s coming to save you
  • There is no perfect time
  • Most things don’t matter much – seek signal through the noise
  • Kindness is strength 
  • Your inner world can become your greatest ally or most fearsome foe – work on it relentlessly
  • You’ll never be as young as you are now (again)
  • There are few guarantees in life
  • Don’t get complacent
  • No one will care about your dreams as much as you do
  • Make self-care a priority
  • Make time for those you care about
  • Refuse to entertain toxic gossip
  • Refuse to entertain toxic people
  • Notice the energy of people around you; negativity has no place in your life, do not settle for it
  • Fan your inner spark
  • Share your inner light
  • Step into your power
  • Develop a gratitude practice
  • Develop a meditative practice (many ways work)
  • Develop a physical practice (many ways work)
  • Take your restoration routine seriously (sleep, nutrition etc)
  • Smile and laugh more
  • Appreciate the small but beautiful moments in the everyday
  • Refuse to let other people’s self-limitations set the ceiling on your own limits
  • Judging others is a dangerous game, don’t play it
  • Challenge past conditioning – is it serving you now?
  • Losing our temper rarely leads anywhere good – explore your triggers, strive to understand yourself better.
  • Make space for a breathwork practice (daily)
  • Stand for something
  • Be of service
  • Spend more time in nature
  • Slow down (keep some white space in life)
  • Commit to a path of self-improvement (whatever that looks like for you)
  • Strive to do your best, to be your best
  • Listen to your inner compass, carve a path that is yours to walk
  • Forget herd mentality, and following the crowd, follow the direction of your heart

 

 

 

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