
Letβs Change, Together
Are you feeling empty inside despite worldly success? You see, what you've been looking for "out there" is already in you. It's been there all along...
And the path to realizing it IS the destination πΆπ»ββοΈ.
It's healing. It's meaning. It's love π.
And it saves the world π.
Truly.
Please join my dear teacher Thanissara and me on Zoom on Tuesday 8/22 in this inaugural event for leaders where we'll combine ancient Buddhist wisdom, western psychotherapy, and design thinking to simultaneously address the challenges within and the challenges of the world.
Come, meditate, absorb, meet, brainstorm.
Let's do something BIG, together.
Learn more and register at https://www.mindfuloptimizations.com/thanissara-on-building-resilience-and-making-a-difference.
Brought to you in collaboration with Sacred Mountain Sangha ππ».

Seven Years Of Practice
Today marks 7 years of formal daily meditation practice for me. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined myself where I am today. I'm beyond grateful for each and every moment ππ».
Along the way, there have been over 100 days of retreat, a 2-year meditation teacher training, a yearlong somatic coaching training, a yoga teacher training, countless journeys πΏ, finding Ikigai thru mindful leadership coaching, living in the woods for 2 years, letting go of alcohol and caffeine, transitioning to a whole food plant based diet, sleeping more, and 4 hours every morning dedicated to peace...I estimate some 2,000 hours of practice since 2016 that have revived in me what my grandfather helped me begin cultivating at an early age, thru gazing at the water.
My practice is now, in addition to plenty of things on the inside, bringing this constantly changing new me and what I have learned into community and the world.
Deep gratitude to all of the practitioners who have kept Buddhist meditation alive and shared it for millinea ππΌ. And to all of you who have supported me along the way π.
"Peace in myself, peace in the world." β Thay

Acceptance
βI cannot thank Andy enough for his impact on my company. About two years ago, Andy introduced the concept of Acceptance. Not only did Acceptance become one of our core values, it has changed how we communicate and treat each other on a daily basis.β
β Seth G., Software Company CEO

Power
"We are so all motivated by the desire to be happy. And we know that we should have some power to be really happy. But what kind of power should we acquire? That is the question, and this is a real topic of meditation for everyone." β Thich Nhat Hanh

Are You Ready For A Still Mind?
Many people say they want peace, and deep down, they aren't yet ready for it. That's how it was for me for years. And that's the real reason I didn't have it. I thrived on the chaos. And not only is this okay, acknowledging this is a critical step in the path forward.

Tears Of The Earth
I've never before felt so strongly the impermanence of this blip in the cosmos that is our human existence.

Prioritization Under Pressure
I optimize to relieve the most stress, the fastest!

Happiness Is Simple
The Dalai Lama says, βthe purpose of life is to be happy.β Itβs simple. Think about things that bring you happiness. Do more of them! Think about things that bring you unhappiness. Do less of them!

Stop
Sometimes, when the brain doesnβt let me stop, the body takes control.

Do You Love Your Career Or Does Your Ego?
Often, my motivation for starting something is so pure; I love it for it. But just as success comes, so too does the ego.
The Secret To Getting The Raise You Deserve
In all probability, you are limiting yourself based on a fear of asking for more.

Take These Four Steps To Get Your Dream Job
Learn how to increase your chances of getting hired by over 7x.

How Much Is Your Unhappiness Worth?
You're probably selling your unhappiness for a lot less than it's worth.