December 9, 2010

Graceful Transitions

Filed under: Personal Freedom — Tags: , , , — Jana Owen @ 6:00 am

Have you found yourself recently or presently in a state of transition? This could look like many things. For example, you might be in the transition of becoming a parent, moving to a new place, transitioning out of the work force, changing jobs, getting promoted, (insert your own here.) This transition could be easy or difficult, good or bad, who knows? Typically change is tough for most people, even if it is leading to a positive end state.

So how can you make your transition as graceful as possible?

For an answer, let’s look to yoga. I have been practicing yoga for 13 years now. There are many concepts and experiences of my practice that I take off the yoga mat and into Read More...

April 28, 2010

To Exist is to Change

Filed under: Personal Freedom — Tags: , , — Leah Simpson @ 6:00 am

Leah SimpsonSpring is in the air and the flowers are getting ready to burst into bloom. This time of year reminds me of a quote:

To exist is to change, to change is to mature, and to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.

Think about the analogy of a flower’s bloom in regards to this quote.

Anything that is alive, including ourselves, cannot exist without changing. Life means changing. Like a flower that is growing, we appreciate the growing and changing plant as it matures and blooms.

Sometimes, when change is happening to us, such as a new job, a workout routine, a healthier diet, or learning a new skill, it can be painful, but Read More...

December 10, 2008

Embracing Change – Choose to Grow a Little Everyday

Filed under: Cultivating Passion and Significance — Tags: , , , , , , , — Freedom Personal Development @ 6:00 am



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As a natural part of our evolution, we are faced with constant changes. In addition to our biology, the world around us is also changing offering a wealth of opportunities and choices.

Every morning when you wake up, you make a choice – you choose to grow or you choose to die. Now I am not suggesting that Read More...

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