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July 8, 2025 - 5 Ultimate Life Principles That Changed My Life for the Better
With mindful practice, emotional storms settle and peace returns.
Daily Motivation
July 08, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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After a difficult experience, you may find that you have a stronger emotional reaction to things. If left unchecked, these feelings can increase in intensity and give rise to an inner storm that feels... Continue Reading
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5 Ultimate Life Principles That Changed My Life for the Better
I've grown a lot over the last few years, and I like to think I am still growing and becoming the best version of myself.
Moving countries and continents and living away from my family, I've made new friends and also lost some people who I thought would be in my life till the very end.
Just like most people, I've experienced so many changes and it has been an amazing and fulfilling journey.
Of course, as I've gotten older, I have had to learn and unlearn a lot of things. But by adopting certain rules and principles, I have guided myself into living a much happier and more fulfilling life…
3 Teachings From the Wabi-Sabi Philosophy That Will Change You Forever
"Wabi-sabi" is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that encourages finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the incomplete. It values authenticity, simplicity, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.
The term is derived from two concepts:
Wabi: This refers to the rustic simplicity, freshness, and quietness found in nature. It can also denote the beauty that comes with age and wear, suggesting an appreciation for the impermanent and the imperfect.
Sabi: This conveys the beauty that comes with the passage of time, such as the patina that develops on an object or the weathering…
One Positive Action
Reflect on Failure
When we do something that is deemed a ‘failure,’ it can be a really hard pill to swallow. But it can also teach us important things about ourselves and our habits. Now combine your recent mishap with writing, and you have an opportunity to reflect, reframe, and release lingering shame or disappointment.
We often rush to move past failure without fully understanding what it offered us. But sitting with it, even briefly, allows wisdom to emerge. It is our nature to want to ignore the things that made us feel shameful, but as humans we are bound to make mistakes, and it is important to learn from them.
This practice builds resilience. You begin to see that setbacks are stepping stones, not dead ends. There is no reason a failure should define you, but its how you reflect and adapt to them that makes you stronger and wiser.
Write about a recent failure. What happened? What did you learn? What would you do differently next time? It can be something small like forgetting a dentist appointment, or something more serious. Either way, let failures be a guide to reflection.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I am looking forward to what the future brings. I find it easy to see a way through in any situation. I am opening my heart to the… Continue Reading
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