We crave the order, sense of security and predictability that our comfort zones provide us with. Everything beyond the bubble of comfort that many of us have enshrouded ourselves with is a foreign land--its untouched wonders both entice and provoke fear within us.
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We all have certain events, people, things that rouse uncomfortable emotions in us. It is often our first instinct to go the other way the moment we feel triggered. To turn the other way, though, is to miss out on the value that these triggers have to offer us.
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There is power in having a vision to work towards. When we commit ourselves to a vision of a future that excites us, we are no longer shackled to limitations of the past and are free to expand into our full potential. A strong vision is an elixir for any manifestation.
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Panic sets in when we zoom out into the future, pondering over what ifs. The truth is that we do not know what the future holds. Analyzing it too closely is a cruel, yet all-too-usual punishment that we subject ourselves to. Fortunately, we can put an end to this insanity by shifting our focus from out there to within; from the future to the present moment. The easiest way to do this is through the breath.
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Many of us go into the new year with intentions to do better than the year before. We've relieved ourselves of the weight of the previous year and are ready to make changes that better serve us. Now's the time to dust off those running shoes in the hallway closet, to embark on a new career path, or to simply move past 2020 blues.
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We Can't Control The State of The World. Only Our State of Mind.
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In Arabic, the root word for human is insaan. Translated to English, it means the one who forgets. The one who forgets. Allow that to sink in. How often do we forget the power of who we are, of what we are? Conscious Ink was created for those aching to remember.
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With all the baking and cooking many of us are doing these days, (and if you are like us...EATING!) and perhaps adding a few lb's (also like us), we should probably go on and add a recipe for Tough Times to boot, don't ya think? Especially since the ingredients can be found without even leaving your own home and they're free! And, it also happens to be in accordance with the Stay at Home orders! Ha!
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We've had an overwhelming response to our "Front Line Heroes Appreciation Ink" Campaign. We are receiving HUNDREDS of requests for Appreciation Ink and have committed to 40,000 tattoos to be sent out all over the country for free! Thank you to all who have contributed to make this happen! And a big shoutout to Portland's KWG8 for the awesome story they did on the campaign!
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What causes us stress is trying to control things we have no control over. So, instead, let’s be sure to put our focus on things we do have control over...and let go of the rest (as hard as it may be at times). For instance, we may not be able to control whether there is a Coronavirus, but we can control how often we wash our hands.
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You see, everyone comes with their own built in special aptitudes and gifts to share with the world. If you haven't yet uncovered where your own talents lie, look for those things that come so naturally to you that you don't even give them second thought. Our greatest internal gems are often hiding in places that are obvious to everyone except for us.
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