“We each bring some unique expression into this world…and that gift needs to be shared with other people.” – Michael Trotta Aaah, it’s April. I have a radical idea for you this month. Instead of tackling your typical spring cleaning projects, spend some time pursuing the things that interest you most. Get your hands in […]
I’m thrilled to introduce my rebooted interview series called, “Passion Pursuits.” If you’re a long-time Shanti Pax subscriber, you will recall the peace interviews I used to conduct. I absolutely loved doing those interviews, so I decided to bring them back. Most of you know by now that I’m on a mission to help people
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“How beautiful it is do nothing, and then rest afterward.” – Spanish proverb Let me ask you something. How are your energy levels? Are you full of vim and vigor, or are you dreaming of an afternoon nap? I’ll explain why I ask. I use the email service Mailchimp to send out emails. I like
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“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.” — T.S. Elliot It’s the beginning of January so time to make New Year’s resolutions. Get ready to write down all the ways in which you want to change the things you’re not so happy about. Is this a
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“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F. Kennedy A few month ago I vowed on Facebook to give up processed sugar for 30 days. Well, I cheated. I ate sugar within those 30 days. My effort failed. Haven’t I said in the past, “View all failure as feedback.“? Those are
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I just completed my third full “junk, bunk, and trunk” move in 3 years. We’re now settled into a splendid house in the Woluwe-Saint-Pierre area of Brussels. My first order of business in the new house was to set up my home office. So I targeted the largest room in the house with visions of
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Does time seem to go faster as you get older? The Proportional Theory posits that as we age, our sense of ‘present’ time begins to feel relatively short in comparison to our lifespan, so a year may feel quicker in old age compared to childhood. As I get settled into my new home in Brussels
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“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. – A.A. Milne I remember watching America’s Funniest Home Videos as a kid. The show was at the height of its popularity as home video technology was just expanding to every household. After one episode I recall the host making an announcement
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“Fun is good.” -Dr. Suess Quick, what are the top 5 things you do for fun? Are they rolling off the tip of your tongue? Is it taking longer than 10 seconds to list? If yes, then you are sadly within the norm. Most of us struggle to name the things we do for fun
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“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” – William Penn Ever get frustrated because you spend your whole day doing stuff you’d rather not be doing? Do you have a passion project, hobby, or fun activity that you’re aching to do, but can’t fit into your schedule? There are many reasons
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“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck Ever had the winter blues? Where you just want to curl up in a fetal ball with a blanket over your head. I learned an amazing lesson from the almost nearly perfect people that will help
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“Don’t believe everything you think.” -Byron Katie Have you ever been so pissed off with someone after an argument that you replay the conversation over and over in your head for days? You return to the tense moments and reenact the things you should have said and stew over what they said to you. Or
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“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” – William Shakespeare Has stress ever taken over your life? Have you ever felt a behemoth ball of lead weighing down your shoulders because your daily planner is so full? Stress is an energy vampire that can suck the lifeblood out of the most Zen of
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Your powerful peace actions: → Do Unto Others → Live mindfully → Do what makes your heart sing “An ounce of practice is worth more than a ton of preaching.” – Mahatma Gandhi I’m currently in training to become a life coach. It’s been an eye-opening journey, where I keep uncovering completely new things about
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Your powerful peace actions: → Live mindfully → Do what makes your heart sing “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou Can you remember the first time you tried to change yourself just to fit in? Maybe you pegged your jeans
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Your powerful peace actions: → Live mindfully → Do what makes your heart sing “Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively.” – Sharon Salzberg Ugh, that feeling of overwhelm. You know the one. You have too much to do and not enough hours in the day, so you’re
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Your powerful peace actions: → Give Back → Do what makes your heart sing “I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy.” – Kahil Gibran Do you ever wonder if you’re giving back enough?
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Your powerful peace actions: → Tend to your health and wellness → Care for Mother Earth → Buy local The GMO debate has raged for years as to whether or not genetically modified plants and animals are truly harmful to our bodies and the environment. Because Shanti Pax is a peace blog, I’ve tried to
Why You Should Say No to GMO…and 6 Tips How Read More »
Your powerful peace actions: → Buy local → Know you are powerful beyond measure I love books – new books, used books, hardback, and paperback. And likewise, I love bookstores. I love grabbing a cup of chai and flipping through the endless plots lines, devious characters, and personal development techniques. At the same time, I
Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is the final post of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your most powerful action is to:
#1 – Remove the Obstacles Preventing You From Being At Peace Read More »
Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is blog #2 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 2nd most powerful action is to:
#2 – 5 Easy Steps to Let Go of Anger and Forgive Read More »
Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is blog #3 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 3rd most powerful action is to:
#3 – What James Bond Can Teach Us About Love Read More »
Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is blog #4 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 4th most powerful action is: Do
#4 – How To Add More Humor and Playfulness to Your Day Read More »
All day every day bits of communications, sound bites, and media consume us, whether it be from our smart phone, Twitter, or television ads. And this information overload is having a negative effect on our ability to dream and create. To learn how to overcome “digital dementia” by better managing our daily media regime and
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Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is blog #5 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 5th most powerful action is: Judge
#5 – My Run-In with the Mafia in Sicily Read More »
Shanti Pax launched a peace process. This is blog #6 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 6th most powerful action is: Do
# 6 – How I Wanted to Give a Man a Better Life and Drop a Bomb on Him Read More »
Shanti Pax has launched a peace process. This is blog #7 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 7th most powerful action is:
#7 – Feeling Too Weak To Make Your Mark? Then Read This. Read More »
Shanti Pax has launched a peace process. This is blog #8 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. Your 8th most powerful action is:
#8 – 16 Water Conservation Tips to Add Peace to Your Life and the World Read More »
This is the story of the International Day of Peace observed every year on 21 September. In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by unanimous vote establishing the International Day of Peace as a day of ceasefire and nonviolence. In 2002, the UN officially declared September 21 as the permanent annual date
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Shanti Pax has launched a peace process. This is blog #9 of a 10-blog series called, “The Peace Process: Your 10 Most Powerful Actions for Lasting Peace.” These are the top 10 actions you can take to be AT PEACE during your day and ADD PEACE to the world. The 9th action is: Tend to
#9 – A Near Death Experience and an Incredible Story of Healing Read More »
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