"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
In Eckhart Tolle’s book, Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose, he spends time talking about ego and how ego can significantly influence who we are. What I found interesting was the way he described the ego as almost like a separate entity inside of us, fighting for power over us.
Have you ever had the situation where, after talking to someone, you felt like you were each having different conversations? The reason for that feeling is that you probably were having different kinds of conversations.
“Productivity becomes toxic when you feel pressure to be productive at all times and prioritize your perpetual to-do list at the expense of your well-being.” This quote comes from an article sent to me by a good friend and client.
On Sunday, I was doing what a lot of adults do: multitasking about the work I had to get done the following week while reading the newspaper. I came across a short article titled “What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Happiness and Well-Being.”
I was listening to the program 1A on NPR the other day, and the topic was hydration. Initially, I didn’t think it could hold my interest, but it was much more interesting than anticipated.
If you’re reading this on Friday afternoon, think back four years, and you can probably remember what you were doing. I was in my office meeting with colleagues, trying to remain calm, and planning for the COVID shutdown.