Are You Living Life on Autopilot?

Life is not a journey you want to make on autopilot. – Paula Rinehart There’s a challenge that most people face that we are often not even aware of. It’s being on autopilot. You can call it mindlessness or habitual reactivity, but it all boils down to moving through life without being aware of the… Continue reading Are You Living Life on Autopilot?

A Bone of Non-contention

“Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Laozi There is a Taoist parable called ‘Accommodating the Water.’ As the story goes, an old man was walking along a riverbank. The river was swift and powerful rapids led to a tall waterfall just downstream. Suddenly, the man stumbled and fell into the… Continue reading A Bone of Non-contention

The Importance of a Pause

“Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything sink in.” -Sebastian Vettel One of the side effects of continued self-care, if you’re doing it right, is that you gain more self-awareness. This can be both good and bad. For instance, I reflected on a meltdown I had 15 years ago with one of my… Continue reading The Importance of a Pause

Four Ways to Live Agelessly

“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” -David Bowie I see every birthday as a blessing. I own my age and that has allowed me to step into the fullness of my life. I don’t deny a single moment of my life, the marvelous to the disastrous.… Continue reading Four Ways to Live Agelessly

At the Risk of Failure

I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But what I can’t accept is NOT TRYING. – Michael Jordan I was in my mid-20’s when I decided to become an airline pilot. Even in today’s world making an edgy career change, as a woman, with zero education or training in the field, and the mother… Continue reading At the Risk of Failure

Commit to Living Healthy

The mind and body are not separate units, but one integrated system. How we act and what we think, eat, and feel are all related to our health. – Bernie Siegel, M.D. Has the thought ever crossed your mind how you can better control your own health and mental well-being? Did you know that your… Continue reading Commit to Living Healthy

You’ve Made it… Now What?

“Step forward into your life as you did when you were a child, when you believed anything was possible.” Vince Gowman Over the span of 33 years, my role as a commercial airline pilot has afforded me thousands and thousands of listening hours with individuals in and out of the cockpit. I’ve heard stories from… Continue reading You’ve Made it… Now What?

Humor

“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” – Dr. Seuss The other day I was waiting for an early morning flight at the airport, when I saw a man settle into his seat with a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. He was clearly eager to enjoy his moment… Continue reading Humor

Is it possible to find hope?

“The great moral powers of the soul are faith, hope, and love.” – Ellen G. White When I was a young girl, my mother and father would bestow upon me wisdoms that my grandparents had given them. At the time, I thought these teachings were silly, but as I grew into adulthood, I realized that… Continue reading Is it possible to find hope?

Breath

“Change is the only constant in life” – Heraclitus There’s no getting around it. Life equals change, and change is the hardest thing a human can do. However, it isn’t easy. But here’s the good news. If we learn to adapt to change the less stress we experience. This is pretty direct, it’s simple, but… Continue reading Breath

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