Whenever I hear the word hustle, I automatically think of Pitbull’s lyric in Usher’s DJ Got Us Falling in Love. You know the one. “I’m a hustler baby, but that you knew. And tonight it’s just me and you.” Pitbull is referring to a different type of hustle in this instance, but being a hustler…
There is a saying along the lines of, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” The problem with this saying is that it is negative. There is so much good that comes from rain. Rebirth. Renewal. Not just for the earth, the plants and animals. Rainy days can be a time for rebirth and…
There will be those days. Those days when you just feel blah. When everything seems muted, lacking in the excitement or joy that usually comes from doing those things you love to do. Tired. Ho-hum. Life is merely an act of treading water. Those days that seem bleak, depressing. Those blah days are a part…
Those things we love to do hold a special place in our hearts and minds. They soothe our souls, help us relax and re-energize. They make us happy. Those things are our hobbies. Hobbies can take so many different forms… really any form. They are merely something that you enjoy doing, something you love doing.…
Just because you have had that ah-ha moment allowing you to realize people are the true purpose in life does not mean everyone around you has. Remember, you have had time – without working – to make this mind shift. But chances are, the people around you – your family and friends – still have…
A good book comes in all shapes an sizes. Genres abound and there is something – often multiple somethings – for everyone. Whether you fancy fiction or non-fiction, history, thrillers, romance, or legal, a good book can soothe your idle mind. Non-fiction books provide an opportunity to grow your mind, much like learning a new…
I’ve always been a to do list creator. They keep everything straight, make sure I know what I need to do each day, each weekend, each week. When working, I had an ongoing to do list of every project, as well as the daily tasks I needed to accomplish. Even though it is meant to…
When I was in high school, I was required to take a foreign language. I somehow made it through French 4. Turns out, years later, I’ve only retained a smattering of it. But I love to travel and being able to speak at least a bit of the native language makes the trip so much…
Having an idle mind can be a terrible experience, especially for someone who is used to using his or her brain all day every day. It can lead to a feeling of lethargy, boredom, stupidity, and even depression. At first, not having to worry about anything can be freeing. It’s almost like going on a…
