live an inspired life
live an inspired life
As we scroll our social feeds, we are often bombarded with a swarm of vague yet inspirational calls-to-action to ~ B e Y o U r S e L f ~ set atop stock photos of landscapes where we’d much rather be. Oversaturated as this messaging around living authentically may be, I think we can all agree that it is …
The words “moment by moment” have been coming to me a lot lately as a sort of mantra. In them, I find comfort in the face of overwhelm, as they encourage me to take a step back from what seems to be a mountain of tasks or challenges to gain new perspective on how I might move forward. At the …
Following the past two months’ more serious intentions of grounding and focussed attention, I want to explore the lighter side of life in April. With an intention like imagination, not even the sky’s the limit. As we let our minds wander, we can relish in our curiosities, nurture the child or artist within and even break through to deep healing. …
I recently watched Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s TED Talk on how craving attention is detrimental to creativity while focussing attention is fundamental to it. Oof—it spoke to me. So much so that it inspired my intention for this month: focussed attention. Creating is such a process of curiosity and opening, of sitting with your observations and emotions, of expression through patience, play …
I recently watched Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s TED Talk on how craving attention is detrimental to creativity while focussing attention is fundamental to it. Oof—it spoke to me. So much so that it inspired my intention for this month: focussed attention. Screens, scrolling, watching, consuming, numbing… sometimes I plunge into these traps practically from the moment I wake up. These habits have …
Following a buzzing start to the New Year, during which I’ve felt pulled in multiple directions at once, my intention for February is grounding. This includes staying grounded in my own energy and mission as I continue to redefine my mindset around balancing and prioritising the different aspects of life. I invite you to set an intention or even just …
The past year has been one of reckoning and total transformation. One of the main reasons and results of this transformation for me is that I left my corporate job to prioritise my mental health and—as clichéd as it sounds—to follow my dreams. Leaving was not without difficulty. I excelled at my job, moving up the ranks quickly, pulling in …
Studies show the benefits of practising gratitude to be far-reaching, with positive effects on the body and mind as well as on individuals and groups alike. When we practise gratitude, we enjoy increased happiness, satisfaction and resilience, not to mention better sleep, immune system responses and even relationships. Therefore, consciously acknowledging what we are grateful for can lead to all-around …