by alkamy | Jun 13, 2019 | Mindset
My grandpa loved to bowl, so much so that he kept doing it even after he was legally blind. When my grandpa was in his 80s, he developed macular degeneration. Basically, the center of his field of vision was burnt out. With characteristic understatement, he used to...
by alkamy | Mar 15, 2019 | Mindset
In October, I had the life-transforming experience of going to Byron Katie’s School for the Work. I’ve been wanting to write about it ever since but I’ve been struggling with how to approach the topic. Katie (as everyone calls her) is pretty hard to describe, probably...
by alkamy | Nov 29, 2018 | Mindset
Flow is that blissful experience that you have when you are so engaged in what you are doing that time slips away. You are one with the task, completely absorbed and utterly content. I’m pretty sure you know what I’m talking about. Studies show that 87% have...
by alkamy | Oct 19, 2018 | Law of Attraction, Mindset
If you’re like me, you find the idea behind the Law of Attraction appealing, but solid, and simple, guidance on how to make it work is elusive. Some advocates would have you believe you can manifest a Tesla right into your driveway in a matter of days. Such...
by alkamy | Jul 30, 2018 | Mindset, Writing
When I speak to people about self-sabotage, most everyone seems to relate to this frustrating, self-destructive behavior. Maybe you too are aware of your own patterns of self-sabotage, or maybe your saboteur works in more subtle ways. The Mark of the Saboteur The...
by alkamy | Mar 2, 2018 | Mindset
Routines are a great way to entrain yourself into healthy habits. And there is no better time of day to establish a strong routine than first thing in the morning. Here’s the routine that I have used to powerfully launch me into my day. 1) Maintain a media-free zone...
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