Refine the Mind

Life isn’t always vibrant rainbows and blue crystal skies. Dark clouds, hail storms, and the occasional tornado crop up in our minds. Exasperation, anxiety, melancholy, and other bad feelings strike us, often unexpectedly. It’s important to recognize these states of mind as necessary. Without them, we wouldn’t appreciate the wonders of contentment, peace, and joy. We should [...]

I want to share an important truth about life. This one thing can mean tragedy or bliss for you, depending on how you act on it. Ready? Here it is. Our habits become our lives. Everything you want to do each day results from actions you repeat and routines you develop. If you can muster the [...]

It’s saddening how many people fall into the treacherous quicksand of bad habits. They repeatedly make the same mistakes and end up feeling frozen in place. And most of the time, it isn’t their fault. They fail to grasp that we get from life what we give. They haven’t realized the world we see reflects [...]

If there is one cause that every man and woman breathing should support, it is this. A future paradigm crucial to the preservation of mankind. A mantra supporting equal rights for all people. A shift of mindset that will make you a better, happier person. We must consciously embrace diversity. That is, we must appreciate the richness [...]

“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” — Mark Twain We’re taught the mantra from a young age — “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This one saying contains mountains of wisdom. If put into practice, it packs a serious wallop. Most people don’t practice it, though. [...]

“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” ― Groucho Marx I love to read. I read blogs, poetry, literature, journalism, and quotes. Reading deepens the abyss of my imagination, teleports me to alternate dimensions, and ignites my ambition. Reading frequently [...]

I used to be entirely unconfident around other people. I pictured myself as unattractive, awkward, and strange. Nowadays, I am the polar opposite. I strike up random conversations with strangers. I don’t shrink in the face of criticism. I dance ridiculously in public. This dramatic change was not the result of a quick fix or secret [...]

re·fine   /riˈfīn/ Verb:     1. Remove impurities or unwanted elements from. 2. Improve (something) by making small changes. Everyone in the world should be concerned with refining their mind — i.e. abolishing worry and stress, increasing energy and confidence, developing motivation and focus, and fostering compassion and understanding. Perhaps you’re like me and believe [...]

Today, I attended a “Think Tank” conference on social media. Near the end of the event, one of the guest speakers was asked what he looked for in hiring someone. He responded that his company will always hire the go-getter — the person who has a clear history of setting out to do something, giving [...]

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