Our brains come up with a ridiculous number of thoughts every day. It's almost obnoxious, really. And without giving it any thought or attention, it's assumable that these thoughts are created by *us* personally: that our stream-of-subconscious inner talk is a product of who we are.

You may:

- have a meltdown, scream at a loved one, walk out, flip him off...

- misspeak, have kind intentions but shitty execution, be overly tired or stressed or distracted and forget something...

My mind reels at the notion that there is only one path in any situation. That you would have to say yes, stay the course, keep on keepin’ on.

But when we’re used to something, in a rut, doing what is expected, feeling obligated, familiar,

We all want all sorts of things: the first million, the lover, the corner office, the couture, the convertible, the condo in the mountains. And we go around wanting and acknowledging others’ wants and understanding wanting from the perspective of our kids, friends, family. We fuel want.

When something is perceived to be lacking, there's one unequivocal way to create the scanty something-something. This tricky little paradox is the only way.

Whatever you sense to be missing is the exact thing you’re not bringing.

Guilt is not valuable, it only serves the ego...

There are 2 universal sparks for guilt:

1 - you didn't act from love

“You’ve got to hear of these things before you can imagine them.”

“Bullshit. You gotta imagine what’s never been.”

- Sue Monk Kidd, from The Secret Life of Bees

here are some thoughts that we have thought over and over and over... We have amassed evidence that supports these thoughts. These thoughts have started to seem true. They’ve crossed over into a new territory called...beliefs.

"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

A lot of times, when I ask people what it is they want, I hear theme and variations of peace.

The tranquility that gives rise to harmonious exchanges, quality sleep, compassionate intention.

“Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

For the grocery store cashier, the cab driver, the barista...

For the janitor, the waiter, the one who holds the door open for you...