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A 2008 selfcentered story for you

As the new-year approaches, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my selfcentered story from 2008 - both for your entertainment and for my release. So here goes. In the last twelve months, I’m convinced that I have learned more about...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2008 9:39 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, Martha Stewart

When you're having one of those days

Yesterday, I had one of "those days". From the moment I woke up (with a headache), I didn't feel like myself, and as the day progressed, I seemed to get farther and farther away from being self centered . The message I continued to get was...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2008 10:41 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, bad days

a selfcentered story - chapter one

I would like to tell you a sweet little story about a powerful movement that is changing the world one meditation at a time so get cozy, grab a cup of hot apple cider, and curl up next to the fire. This one will warm your heart. Growing up, I used to...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2008 1:05 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, selfcentered meditation, college meditation

The selfcentered Pay It Forward Experiment

Life is such a roller-coaster. After my powerful time in silence at the 10-day retreat, integration back into world has been more challenging than I expected. The traffic has felt more intense, the noise has seemed louder, and the world has looked more...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2008 12:22 PM by Max Simon

Filed under: community, Pay it forward

A confession and a commitment

I took a dip in the ocean of silence and drowned. As I was revived by beauty of the very same silence that took me under, I awoke feeling clear, calm, peaceful, still, present, and at ease. Many could say those are all one in the same, yet I now understand...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2008 9:29 AM by Max Simon

Filed under: Max Simon, meditation

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

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