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“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~Pema Chödrön
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a little different, defiantly so.
I was that child who never liked cartoons. I was nicknamed “the little old lady” for the things I said at the age of five.
I was that girl from northern Vietnam who refused to change her accent and use of language while schooling in the south, despite being made a subject of ridicule for that.
I was the only pupil that felt indignant about having analyses of literature imposed on us at school—why did everyone have to think and feel the same way about a poem?
The feeling of being out of place plagued my childhood and early adolescence.
My disposition as an outsider deepened during my time studying in Singapore. It was bad enough that I found nothing in common with the locals, but I did not feel an affinity with other Vietnamese students either. Joined by origins and circumstances, we were supposed to feel a bond, but I only felt my difference in interests and values.
When I left Vietnam and subsequently Singapore, I did not know how I would fund my future studies beyond the scholarships I was given. But in my mind, the pain of feeling an outsider jus…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/X5Bz_flmhdM/
“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~Pema Chödrön
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a little different, defiantly so.
I was that child who never liked cartoons. I was nicknamed “the little old lady” for the things I said at the age of five.
I was that girl from northern Vietnam who refused to change her accent and use of language while schooling in the south, despite being made a subject of ridicule for that.
I was the only pupil that felt indignant about having analyses of literature imposed on us at school—why did everyone have to think and feel the same way about a poem?
The feeling of being out of place plagued my childhood and early adolescence.
My disposition as an outsider deepened during my time studying in Singapore. It was bad enough that I found nothing in common with the locals, but I did not feel an affinity with other Vietnamese students either. Joined by origins and circumstances, we were supposed to feel a bond, but I only felt my difference in interests and values.
When I left Vietnam and subsequently Singapore, I did not know how I would fund my future studies beyond the scholarships I was given. But in my mind, the pain of feeling an outsider jus…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2016/05/thank-nova-zen-rock/
I can’t believe that I have become a cliché-yet time and again I find myself saying things like “I have never felt better” or “I haven’t looked this good since college”. College-that was a husband and two kids ago and over the years since college, between work, carting the kids around everywhere, and all the other millions of things that take up our time, I found myself having changed dramatically and not for the better.
Then-to get back to the clichés-I had that “aha moment” where I was looking at some family photos from a barbecue we had over the weekend and came to a picture of me sitting at the table. I wasn’t doing anything, wasn’t gorging on cake or eating ribs, I was just sitting there. Yet I was shocked at how little the person in the picture matched the picture of myself in my mind. That is when I decided I had to do something. But what? I had joined gyms in the past, but always had excuses not to go or not to stick with it. I had never been one for dieting, I didn’t think my eating habits were that bad. So what to do?
I had passed the ZenRock sign many times on my way into Redmond and that line “personal training” always stuck with me so I decided to check them out. I was immediately impressed both with the facility and the staff. From the first day of my training, I have never been the same! I met with Nova and we discussed my goals, plans, and how to get me to where I wanted to be. She didn’t pus…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2016/05/thank-nova-zen-rock/
I can’t believe that I have become a cliché-yet time and again I find myself saying things like “I have never felt better” or “I haven’t looked this good since college”. College-that was a husband and two kids ago and over the years since college, between work, carting the kids around everywhere, and all the other millions of things that take up our time, I found myself having changed dramatically and not for the better.
Then-to get back to the clichés-I had that “aha moment” where I was looking at some family photos from a barbecue we had over the weekend and came to a picture of me sitting at the table. I wasn’t doing anything, wasn’t gorging on cake or eating ribs, I was just sitting there. Yet I was shocked at how little the person in the picture matched the picture of myself in my mind. That is when I decided I had to do something. But what? I had joined gyms in the past, but always had excuses not to go or not to stick with it. I had never been one for dieting, I didn’t think my eating habits were that bad. So what to do?
I had passed the ZenRock sign many times on my way into Redmond and that line “personal training” always stuck with me so I decided to check them out. I was immediately impressed both with the facility and the staff. From the first day of my training, I have never been the same! I met with Nova and we discussed my goals, plans, and how to get me to where I wanted to be. She didn’t pus…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/a1YgOVC_dw8/
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~Brené Brown
For the longest time I sought after happiness in the wrong place, and I wasn’t always leading with my heart to obtain joy.
I used to picture myself living in a big house, with nice things to furnish and fill the fantasy home I dreamed of.
I didn’t obtain this large dream home, and I’ve learned that it’s not important, nor is it what I want. I’ve been fortunate to live in a moderate home with exactly the things I need, and more—a happy, healthy, loving family.
Prior to gaining the wisdom of wanting less, I spent a lot of money on material items, because, one, I thought I deserved it on a good day, because I was “celebrating,” or I worked too hard not to have it; two, I told myself I had to shop on a bad day, because I needed to cheer myself up; three, I shopped out of boredom; or four, I went shopping as a social activity.
After collecting these possessions of “happiness,” I realized my life wasn’t totally fulfilling and satisfying.
In fact…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/a1YgOVC_dw8/
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~Brené Brown
For the longest time I sought after happiness in the wrong place, and I wasn’t always leading with my heart to obtain joy.
I used to picture myself living in a big house, with nice things to furnish and fill the fantasy home I dreamed of.
I didn’t obtain this large dream home, and I’ve learned that it’s not important, nor is it what I want. I’ve been fortunate to live in a moderate home with exactly the things I need, and more—a happy, healthy, loving family.
Prior to gaining the wisdom of wanting less, I spent a lot of money on material items, because, one, I thought I deserved it on a good day, because I was “celebrating,” or I worked too hard not to have it; two, I told myself I had to shop on a bad day, because I needed to cheer myself up; three, I shopped out of boredom; or four, I went shopping as a social activity.
After collecting these possessions of “happiness,” I realized my life wasn’t totally fulfilling and satisfying.
In fact…
Source http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2016/08/01/how-amy-gave-up-perfection-and-lost-116-lbs/
Amy lost 116 lbs in 13 months.
That might sound like a big, daunting number. Amy certainly felt that way once. She had no idea how to go about losing weight, had tried and failed before, going in half heartedly:
I would cut my portions or eat salads for a week but I really did’t have the information to lose weight in a healthy way. I also thought I had to be perfect. If I ate a cookie, or if I missed a workout – I just gave up.
In the quest to get healthy, sometimes it’s simply about finding a way to go workout when the situation isn’t perfect (it’s too hot, it’s too cold, you’re tired, you’re busy…) or eat right when we really don’t want to.
Amy’s path forward embraced the realistic, sometimes reluctant heroism of heroes like Deadpool or Wolverine.
“It isn’t ever going to be perfect – no one is perfect. The way I eat today isn’t perfect but it’s a helluva lot better than the way I used to eat. I tried things, and some of them worked and some didn’t so I kept what worked and changed what didn’t until I got to something that worked and I could live with for the rest of my life. Don’t be afraid to try, you can always make changes as you go. In fact, if you never have to make any changes, you are probably doing something wrong.”
Let’s learn a little bit more about how Amy lo…
Source http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2016/08/01/how-amy-gave-up-perfection-and-lost-116-lbs/
Amy lost 116 lbs in 13 months.
That might sound like a big, daunting number. Amy certainly felt that way once. She had no idea how to go about losing weight, had tried and failed before, going in half heartedly:
I would cut my portions or eat salads for a week but I really did’t have the information to lose weight in a healthy way. I also thought I had to be perfect. If I ate a cookie, or if I missed a workout – I just gave up.
In the quest to get healthy, sometimes it’s simply about finding a way to go workout when the situation isn’t perfect (it’s too hot, it’s too cold, you’re tired, you’re busy…) or eat right when we really don’t want to.
Amy’s path forward embraced the realistic, sometimes reluctant heroism of heroes like Deadpool or Wolverine.
“It isn’t ever going to be perfect – no one is perfect. The way I eat today isn’t perfect but it’s a helluva lot better than the way I used to eat. I tried things, and some of them worked and some didn’t so I kept what worked and changed what didn’t until I got to something that worked and I could live with for the rest of my life. Don’t be afraid to try, you can always make changes as you go. In fact, if you never have to make any changes, you are probably doing something wrong.”
Let’s learn a little bit more about how Amy lo…
Source http://www.niashanks.com/tips-feel-great-strength-training/
If your strength training workouts don’t make you feel great or, worse, leave you feeling achy or beat up, then you need to change things. Now. Here’s how.
Below you’ll find four tips I use with clients (and myself) who complained that lifting weights didn’t “feel good” or left them feeling achy. Whether you’re an older lifter and want to strength train as safely as possible, you have previous aches and pains you want to alleviate, or you want your workouts to make you feel better and have more energy, give these four tips a try during your next workout.
Tip 1: Slow down your reps.*
This tip is simple to practice but also very effective, especially if you’ve previously experienced discomfort or pain from strength training workouts. Give this a try during your next workout (or even test it now with a set of push-ups) to experience it for yourself.
Slow down your reps by taking approximately 2-3 seconds to perform the lowering portion of the exercise. Y…
Source http://www.niashanks.com/tips-feel-great-strength-training/
If your strength training workouts don’t make you feel great or, worse, leave you feeling achy or beat up, then you need to change things. Now. Here’s how.
Below you’ll find four tips I use with clients (and myself) who complained that lifting weights didn’t “feel good” or left them feeling achy. Whether you’re an older lifter and want to strength train as safely as possible, you have previous aches and pains you want to alleviate, or you want your workouts to make you feel better and have more energy, give these four tips a try during your next workout.
Tip 1: Slow down your reps.*
This tip is simple to practice but also very effective, especially if you’ve previously experienced discomfort or pain from strength training workouts. Give this a try during your next workout (or even test it now with a set of push-ups) to experience it for yourself.
Slow down your reps by taking approximately 2-3 seconds to perform the lowering portion of the exercise. Y…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/bW-O52Pw9TY/
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.” ~Mandy Hale
It sucks, doesn’t it?
People who ask too much of you?
People who steal your time and drain your energy.
Who just keep on attacking your natural defenses, abusing your loyalty and exploiting your love.
You want to stop giving, to say no! But frustratingly, when you try to pull away, they say or imply that you’re the selfish one.
And in some cases it’s unwanted or impractical to distance yourself from that person, especially if they’re a family member or even a partner.
But if you do give in to the barrage of persistent requests, the cumulative effect can be devastating to your emotional and physical well-being.
I know from personal experience.
A Lost Life
Oh dear, life turned out not so great for my mum, bless her. The more her life came unglued, the more she retreated into a space she felt comfortable in. With each setback, she stepped further back, refusing to take action, to accept responsibility.
It became noticeable when she stopped driving. Nothing had happened, no accident or near miss to cause anxiety, but driving meant she could accompli…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/bW-O52Pw9TY/
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.” ~Mandy Hale
It sucks, doesn’t it?
People who ask too much of you?
People who steal your time and drain your energy.
Who just keep on attacking your natural defenses, abusing your loyalty and exploiting your love.
You want to stop giving, to say no! But frustratingly, when you try to pull away, they say or imply that you’re the selfish one.
And in some cases it’s unwanted or impractical to distance yourself from that person, especially if they’re a family member or even a partner.
But if you do give in to the barrage of persistent requests, the cumulative effect can be devastating to your emotional and physical well-being.
I know from personal experience.
A Lost Life
Oh dear, life turned out not so great for my mum, bless her. The more her life came unglued, the more she retreated into a space she felt comfortable in. With each setback, she stepped further back, refusing to take action, to accept responsibility.
It became noticeable when she stopped driving. Nothing had happened, no accident or near miss to cause anxiety, but driving meant she could accompli…
Source http://focuscenterfitness.com/z-e-n-foods/
We offer custom tailored home delivered meals.
Z.E.N., or “Zero Effort Nutrition,” gathers all of nature’s goodness, creates clean, healthy and delicious meals tailored to fit your dietary needs, and brings this bounty straight to your table.
See More
…
Source http://focuscenterfitness.com/z-e-n-foods/
We offer custom tailored home delivered meals.
Z.E.N., or “Zero Effort Nutrition,” gathers all of nature’s goodness, creates clean, healthy and delicious meals tailored to fit your dietary needs, and brings this bounty straight to your table.
See More
…
Source http://www.bornfitness.com/breakfast-pita/
When you think of healthy breakfast, “sausage, cheese, and pita” usually aren’t the first foods that come to mind. That just goes to show you how many enjoyable, healthy meals you might be missing. Feel free to blame the diet industry, but the reality is you can easily transform some of your favorite foods into a healthy option, which is exactly what we’ve done with this breakfast pita.
In this healthy recipe, you mix foods with a lot of flavor—cough, cough…sausage and cheese—with those that tend to be more bland and boring—egg whites and spinach. That’s the secret to success in any eating plan: make it flavorful and enjoyable so you look forward to your meals.
It’s not about whether you are on a “diet” or not; it’s about making nutrient-dense food taste great while also fueling your body with what it needs to lose fat and gain lean muscle.
Want to enjoy this breakfast pita every day? You can because it’s full of protein and packed with nutrients. Best of all? Our breakfast pita can be ready to eat in less than 10 minutes, meaning it’s perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle.
Why it’s a Healthy Recipe
In order to keep the calories low and the flavor high, we substituted the fat in an egg yolk for the fat in chicken sausage and cheese. And if you want more calories, …
Source http://www.bornfitness.com/breakfast-pita/
When you think of healthy breakfast, “sausage, cheese, and pita” usually aren’t the first foods that come to mind. That just goes to show you how many enjoyable, healthy meals you might be missing. Feel free to blame the diet industry, but the reality is you can easily transform some of your favorite foods into a healthy option, which is exactly what we’ve done with this breakfast pita.
In this healthy recipe, you mix foods with a lot of flavor—cough, cough…sausage and cheese—with those that tend to be more bland and boring—egg whites and spinach. That’s the secret to success in any eating plan: make it flavorful and enjoyable so you look forward to your meals.
It’s not about whether you are on a “diet” or not; it’s about making nutrient-dense food taste great while also fueling your body with what it needs to lose fat and gain lean muscle.
Want to enjoy this breakfast pita every day? You can because it’s full of protein and packed with nutrients. Best of all? Our breakfast pita can be ready to eat in less than 10 minutes, meaning it’s perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle.
Why it’s a Healthy Recipe
In order to keep the calories low and the flavor high, we substituted the fat in an egg yolk for the fat in chicken sausage and cheese. And if you want more calories, …
Source http://www.theminimalists.com/film/
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
How might your life be better with less? Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life—families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker—all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.
After its successful theatrical run, Minimalism, the #1 indie documentary of 2016, is finally available worldwide:
Online: Vimeo (includes six hours of bonus interviews).
Other: For the initial release, Minimalism is available only on Vimeo because it’s the best platf…
Source http://www.theminimalists.com/film/
By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
How might your life be better with less? Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life—families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker—all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.
After its successful theatrical run, Minimalism, the #1 indie documentary of 2016, is finally available worldwide:
Online: Vimeo (includes six hours of bonus interviews).
Other: For the initial release, Minimalism is available only on Vimeo because it’s the best platf…
Source http://www.livelifeactive.com/2016/07/27/personal-trainer-insurance/
Looking for more information on Personal Trainer Insurance to make sure your butt is covered if something happens??? You’ve come to the right spot! Being a personal trainer is one of the most rewarding professions you can have. When a client comes to you in the beginning of their journey, you have the opportunity to completely change their life. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching someone improve their health and raise their confidence right in front of your eyes.
Personal trainers may be praised when a client reaches their goals, but every situation doesn’t always end perfectly. Personal trainers put extreme demands on their clients on a daily basis and are at a high risk when training clients under their personal supervision. Although you may be very cautious with your training techniques, accidents unfortunately happen and you need to be prepared and knowledgeable about personal trainer insurance.
Personal Trainer Insurance
As with any profession where you have a client who has hired you for your expertise, you need to be prepared for injuries and accidents in case they happen. Personal trainer insurance is necessary to protect yourself when training clients weather it be working in a gym, a private home studio, yoga inst…
Source http://www.livelifeactive.com/2016/07/27/personal-trainer-insurance/
Looking for more information on Personal Trainer Insurance to make sure your butt is covered if something happens??? You’ve come to the right spot! Being a personal trainer is one of the most rewarding professions you can have. When a client comes to you in the beginning of their journey, you have the opportunity to completely change their life. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching someone improve their health and raise their confidence right in front of your eyes.
Personal trainers may be praised when a client reaches their goals, but every situation doesn’t always end perfectly. Personal trainers put extreme demands on their clients on a daily basis and are at a high risk when training clients under their personal supervision. Although you may be very cautious with your training techniques, accidents unfortunately happen and you need to be prepared and knowledgeable about personal trainer insurance.
Personal Trainer Insurance
As with any profession where you have a client who has hired you for your expertise, you need to be prepared for injuries and accidents in case they happen. Personal trainer insurance is necessary to protect yourself when training clients weather it be working in a gym, a private home studio, yoga inst…
