“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.”
― Eckhart Tolle
Attention is Zero-Sum
To start my day with a clear focus, I meditate for sixty minutes. Paying attention to my body sensations, I sometimes get distracted by the numerous thoughts. But as soon as I realize my concentration is diverted,...
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
– Napoleon Hill
Grow Through Adversities and Struggles
To appreciate the natural beauties of life, I go on regular hikes in nature. While walking on the trails, I enjoy the majestic scenery all around me.
This simple activity replenishes my connection with mother Earth and gives...
“Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.”
– Japanese Proverb
Fear Is A Survival Mechanism
Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger.
I’m experiencing fear now as I write this article. And that fear is the fear of rejection - not being “good enough” for acceptance.
This fear is the cause of the fear of public speaking which is...
“It’s your choice, NOT your upbringing that creates your reality.”
― Dain Heer
Identify Generational Patterns
As farmers in rural China, my family and I lived a simple life.
We raised animals and planted vegetables for food.
Although we didn’t have much, we were healthy, fulfilled, and content.
That all changed after moving to the U.S.
Immediately, we felt a sense of lack in comparison with...
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
― Napoleon Hill
Appreciate Harsh Adversity
After I left my job in 2016 to start my venture of helping others, I had the intention of making it grow into a profitable business.
But as I have discovered, rarely does life unfold the way I want it to. It has mysterious and insightful...
“Men do not attract what they want, but who they are.”
– James Allen
Choose Empowering Thoughts
Oblivious to the power of my thoughts, I was easily persuaded and influenced by society and those around me. This included information taught in school, my friends’ beliefs, and marketing messages seen on television.
Those ideas caused me to believe everything I was taught and...
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Be a Living Billboard of Your Message
After helping many people become better versions of themselves, I have learned leading by example is one of the most effective ways of catalyzing lasting transformation.
When others come to me for advice, I do one of the following:
Tell them stories...
“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.”
– Buddha
History of Meditation
Meditation originated from ancient Hindu traditions of Vedantism...
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain
Treasure the Present Moment
After discovering my purpose, I decided to leave my high-paying engineering job and...
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
― Maya Angelou
Embrace The Waves
On my recent trip to the big island of Hawaii, I sat on the beach and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Time slows down as I am fully present, feeling the sun rays striking my body and...