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“Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life.” 

― Kakuzō Okakura, The Book of Tea

Death Leaves a Heartache... RIP Robin Williams

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My heart is heavy tonight. It is strange how someone we have never physically met, can impact our lives greatly through their work. Robin Williams died and what's worse, is early reports say it is suicide. Suicide! It seems so unbelievable. Robin Williams...the funny guy...the amazing stand up comedian...to hear him associated with words like depression, addiction, and now suicide seems a mistake. Unfortunately, we see far too often that humor is used to mask depression. There are other comedians who have been linked with

Robin Williams was incredibly funny, but he also proved his acting chops could bite into more than space-age, silly aliens. His performances in films such as "Dead Poets Society" and "Good Will Hunting" showed that he was not just another funny guy who could entertain with middle-school humor.

When I heard the unbelievable and shocking news that Robin Williams died, I immediately thought of Jim Carrey. I don't know all of Carrey's biography or details he has released publicly, but he is also a comedian who became infamous for silly characters (Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber) yet showed he is an amazing acting talent ("Truman Show," "Man on the Moon," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,"). I immediately felt a sense of worry; as if he too may struggle with depression and be at risk of self-harm.
depression, addiction, and anxiety. Sometimes, I wonder if comedians don't get their brilliant repertoires of humor by trying to make themselves laugh.

Recent reports state that Williams had been in rehab. The nature of his addictions or mental health is not public information, but I am curious if he had been prescribed anti-depressants in order to treat alcoholism.

I am deeply concerned about a medical industry that prescribes drugs to people struggling with depression that carry side effects including increased thoughts of suicide.

It is heartbreaking to think that Robin Williams, for whatever reason, could no longer find joy and happiness in life. There is always hope. Tomorrow always brings new opportunities and new chances for greatness. I wish someone could have made him see that as long as there is life and breath in the lungs, there is hope. Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Robin Williams will be greatly missed.

Live every moment

Live, Laugh, Love! They've become the three standards for a happy life.

How many times do we let the cares of the world keep us from fully living each moment? How many people are weighed down with so much sorrow and depression they no longer find time to laugh? How many people are carrying broken hearts that have become so hard, they are no longer open to giving and receiving love?

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There is no question that everyone can learn to live, laugh, and love more deeply.

One way we can learn to live every moment is to make ourselves consciously appreciate the small things that often go unnoticed. Perspective means so much to our personal happiness. When we feel burdened with the trivial, mundane tasks of life, let's stop and turn our focus on the positive aspects of each situation. If your finding your life is becoming routine and are losing your perspective, spend some time in nature. Take a walk, go hiking, visit the ocean or a lake, or just step outside and observe the world around you. Reflect upon nature's beauty and you'll soon find your perspective will change.

Go outside at night and look upwards. Really focus on the moon, stars, universe. Take some time to enjoy a sunset and remind yourself that there is an incredibly vast world out there and you are part of it.

No matter what you are doing, always be aware of the gift of life that you currently possess. If you feel overwhelmed, just stop what you are doing, close your eyes, and breathe. Practice deep breathing to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Return to your tasks and this time, focus on it. Make yourself fully aware of your current actions, and reflect upon the miracle that is your life.

Your very existence on this planet is miraculous. No matter what you are going through, you can learn to find joy, peace, and hope for tomorrow. Learn how to laugh and open your heart to love.

Once you learn how to live every moment, laugh, and love you'll unlock the secrets to a happy life.

Are you sleeping or living your dreams?

Before we can realize our dreams, we have to determine what they are. Unfortunately, many of us spend more time sleeping than actually living our dreams. There is a time and place for dreaming; however, it is at the forefront or in the visionary stage. We must determine what it is we want out of life, then find a workable plan or method to achieve our goals. It often takes motivation, hard work, and determination in order to

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make our dreams become a reality. For many, the thought of hard work creates too much pressure to ensure their dreams are realized. Without the proper attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to make dreams a reality, our dreams will never come true.

If you want to live your dreams, you need to wake up. There is no time for sleeping. You need to make a plan, set goals, and work your vision. You need to assess your plan's success and determine when you need to change the plan. If something isn't working, there is no time to waste. Rework the plan until you are sure it is working. As you manage your vision in small, doable steps, you'll find that your dreams really can come true. You really can achieve your life's vision and passions.

You can see your dreams become reality and you can live your dreams.

But you have to wake up first. Sitting back, and doing nothing will get you nowhere and never bring you closer to your dreams.

Be proactive. Be positive. Set goals and work your plan. Before you know it, you'll live your dreams.

Ability, Motivation, and Attitude: The Secrets of Success

There are three secrets to success: ability, motivation, and attitude. Our ability determines what we are capable of doing. One of the best things about ability is that it isn't set in stone. If you want to do something beyond your ability, you can learn or expand your capabilities. But before you can become successful, you need to assess your abilities and get more education or knowledge as required.
Ability alone does not guarantee success. There are many people who are capable of doing more than they do. Education alone doesn't equate success either. What does impact success is motivation.

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It isn't enough to have education, training, or the know how. You must also have motivation. You must want success and put yourself in position to achieve it. Degrees, apprenticeships, and ideas mean nothing if you aren't willing to get out there and do it. This applies to much more than career or work; but to many life situations.

You'll never achieve your dreams if you don't get out there and go for them. Without motivation, you'll find numerous reasons why you can sit back, kick your feet up, and let your sleeping dreams pass you by.

So, how do you change your motivation? What if you want something but don't believe you can obtain it?

This is where attitude comes into the picture. If you have a dream but don't have the motivation to achieve it, then you need to change your attitude.

It may seem this is much easier said than done, but with a little creativity, positive thinking, and daily affirmations, you can quickly change your attitude. Once you begin to develop your attitude you'll find the motivation, self-confidence, and assurance needed to achieve your dreams.

Bringing the "I'm Possible" out of Impossible

Nothing is impossible...

I'm sure you've heard this phrase before. Most of us have. But did you know that the word "impossible" is made up from "I'm Possible?" I really like that. We often throw the word impossible around in a casual way. I'm not sure if many people actually believe themselves when they say something is impossible or not. Surely,

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something may seem impossible, but my guess is that in many situations, there are other avenues that may be taken.

Next time you feel like all the odds are against you, or when you think a situation has no way out, remember "I'm Possible." Step back outside of your situation, and stop for a minute to reflect on that fact. You were possible! Life is possible! The universe is in existence and you were born on this planet. It almost seems that life itself should be an impossibility, but it's not. You are on this planet. You exist and you are here for a purpose.

You have a destiny and there is a plan and purpose for your life.

Follow your dreams and prepare for success.

Nothing is impossible.

You are living proof of the impossible.

If you believe it, you can achieve it.

Next time you feel something is impossible, say to yourself, "I'm possible," and work on achieving your goals.

If you don't ask

If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same spot. Vinyl wall art Inspirational quotes and saying home decor decal sticker steamss

How many times do we let fear of rejection stop us from achieving our dreams? If we don't change our behavior, we'll never have different results. If we don't ask, we won't receive. Whether it is help, an opportunity, a career move, or even love; we must position ourselves in order to receive a blessing. If we let doubt and fear keep us from moving, we won't grow.

Without movement, there is no growth. If we never step out in faith, we will always stand still in doubt and fear. Let's face it. Life can be hard. Rejection is painful. Fear can be scary. Change is intimidating. But if we never face our fears, we won't challenge ourselves. We will remain stagnant and never see the fulfillment of the happiness we can attain.

We must learn to set our eyes on the prize. Once we know what we want, set attainable goals to reach our destination. If one plan fails, keep moving forward. Set a new plan and stay on course. If rejection comes, then rise above it. Do whatever you have to do to keep moving forward. If you're afraid, well that's okay too.

Rise up and move forward. You'll conquer your fears and find a new courage you've never experienced before.

There's so much more we can do to achieve our goals and realize our dreams.

But the one thing none of us can do, is nothing.

We'll never achieve something by doing nothing.