Written by essentiallyzenful on April 22, 2020
Unleash your inner leader
Uncategorized“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way”~Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout my life, I was taught to look upon leadership as a status to be obtained. It was a mark in one’s career that let the world know you ‘made it’ and are ‘making a difference’. I
Written by essentiallyzenful on April 17, 2020
A Life of Abundance
Uncategorized“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance”~Eckhart Tolle I had spent the majority of my life in a belief and state of scarcity. A belief that there would never be enough money…enough food…enough love….enough laughter….enough joy. My life was in a state of constant lacking. I
Written by essentiallyzenful on April 7, 2020
Who I Want To Be…
Uncategorized“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty -four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all being with eyes of compassion.”~Thich Nhat Hanh During this pandemic, it has been difficult for me, or any of us for that matter, to know the ‘next right
Written by essentiallyzenful on March 25, 2020
Human first
Uncategorized“There is no difference between ourselves and others: None of us wishes even the slightest of sufferings, nor is even content with the happiness we have. Realizing this, we seek your blessings that we may enhance the bliss and joy of others”~The Guru Paja When we live in a society that cherishes and idealizes individuality
Written by essentiallyzenful on March 18, 2020
The Power of Positive Thinking
Uncategorized“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”~Dr. Wayne Dyer While I was at a training, I heard an alarming statistic. Did you know that 90% of our emotions are being processed without our attention?! 90 PERCENT PEOPLE! What?! And do you know what else…these emotions, that we
Written by essentiallyzenful on March 11, 2020
A Search for Authenticity
Uncategorized“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we are” ~Brene Brown I have walked through most of my adult life thinking there was something inherently wrong within me. There was this feeling of emptiness…of ‘not enough’ that has been a consistent theme
Written by essentiallyzenful on March 1, 2020
Attitude of Gratitude
Uncategorized“Wear Gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life”~Rumi Every single morning I wake up and have the same routine. Put the coffee on, sit at my pub table that overlooks the back yard, and write my gratitude list. It is the foundational start to every day. As I write
Written by essentiallyzenful on February 24, 2020
5 ways to identify a genuine person
UncategorizedThroughout my journey of self discovery and acceptance, I have searched what it means for me to be truly genuine. It was a search of my values, fears, and passions. I have searched to the deepest depths of my soul to be able to fully accept myself, so I am better able to approach the
Written by essentiallyzenful on February 17, 2020
The necessity of self love and self care
UncategorizedI thought it would be quite appropriate to speak of self love and self care on Valentines Day weekend. While the other 145 million individuals are exchanging cards (not even including classroom card exchanges), and more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of candy are being purchased, I was busy spending quality time with friends
Written by essentiallyzenful on February 13, 2020
5 ways to stop the comparison game and live a more fulfilling life
Uncategorized“Comparison is the thief of joy”~Theodore Roosevelt I must tell you that I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I have so much gratitude for the internet, technology, and social media because I have met some of my greatest mentors and intelligent minds through this media. On the other hand, I can find myself