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I'm leaving and I'm never coming back.....the same

I leave early tomorrow morning for a 10-day meditation retreat where I will spend the 11 hours of each day in silence. There is to be no talking, no reading, no writing, no eye contact, and no yoga (but I hear they party like rockstars...haha). I'm...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2008 3:37 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, meditation, ADD

It's not about Obama

Wow, what an evolutionary week! Record numbers of young people came out to vote and we elected our first black president. As a result, people from all different cultures, races, and backgrounds are celebrating these monumental achievements. It feels like...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2008 4:39 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, projection, Obama

How could they think like that?

Today is an important day. It's where we collectively decide what type of leadership feels most aligned with our own core values and beliefs. As you can imagine, emotions are burning hot. During these sensitive times, it's easy to judge others...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2008 9:25 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, election day, vote for change

I have big ears - a Halloween Story

It seemed like any other day but for some reason everyone was looking at me funny. "What's the deal?" I thought to myself. And then it struck me.....I had ears. Big ones. I am Mickey Mouse for Halloween. But just to clarify, I'm not...

Published Fri, Oct 10 2008 12:53 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, Halloween, Mickey Mouse

From mood making to authentic expression

"Authentic people allow themselves to be seen." This phrase kept coming up during my meditation today and I feel like it's particularly relevant to the mood making conversation we've had over the last week. The reason is because once...

Published Sun, Oct 10 2008 1:03 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, authenticity, mood making

Mood making (part 2)

In my last letter, I spoke about the first step in moving away from mood making by being real with your emotions. Now, let’s get into the next part of the process – taking responsibility. First, it’s important to realize how easy it...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 9:40 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, authenticity, mood making

We're here to help so STEP BACK!

I received an email after my last post from a woman asking: "Why do you take the time to write these letters Max?" Let me answer that with a little story. I walked outside of my home yesterday to find two ambulances and a fire truck (blinking...

Published Thu, Oct 10 2008 10:02 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, selfcentered meditation

The world is in chaos. What do you do?

"I like what you're saying but I have a question, what does awareness even mean?" This is the question I got from a sweet young college girl this weekend during the Yoga Month Festival where we had our own 1800 square foot tent. After a...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2008 11:07 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, selfcentered meditation

Some people aren't supposed to be leaders

"Some people aren't supposed to be leaders Max. It's not their purpose." This is what my mom said during our conversation today as we we're discussing conscious parenting. By itself, this phrase might upset you, but what my she meant...

Published Sat, Sep 09 2008 7:57 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, conscious leadership

I'm so buff!!

I had an epiphany at the gym today. While I was working out, I happened to notice this guy in the corner who looked like he was one rep away from busting a blood vessel in his neck. He was working it! As I watched him strain and struggle to get in that...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2008 10:26 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, awareness, good choices

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