The Hardcore Hippie

12/01/2024

Just a Nudge

Neil deGrasse Tyson said recently that if an asteroid were on a collision course with Earth, you wouldn’t need to blow it up. Just a tiny nudge—a small adjustment in its path—would be enough to completely alter its course and avoid disaster entirely.

Now, let’s talk about you.

You’re juggling work, life, relationships, the holidays - feeling like you’re heading straight into overwhelm - I get it.

The truth is you don’t need a massive change to feel better. (Just watch the big New Year's Resolutions lead to annual, global disappointment 45 days in for proof.)

Just a nudge. One small shift in perspective, habit, or a single action. That tiny shift in how you think or act will put you on a path towards open skies, something completely different, something better.

What’s one small nudge you can make today to rewrite your story?

Small shifts will create huge results. And you’re a badass, so you've got this.

11/29/2024

I had a pretty tough moment yesterday.

For about 20 minutes I felt sad that my Thanksgiving traditions are just never going to be a reality ever again. But I made a decision to let it slip away, with some grief, but also some relief.
No one, not even me, will be held to that standard again.

Holidays have a way of bringing up all the feelings.
But today is about you. Step back and reflect on your pov of yesterday, like an episode of a series.
✨ What story did yesterday unfold?
✨ What piece of that story do you want to keep
✨ Now, what’s ready to go?

Holidays can reveal so much about ourselves and give us such good stuff to work with to catapult growth, if we dare.

3-minute reset for growth:

1️⃣ Pause and just breathe.
2️⃣ Think of one moment yesterday that made you feel truly awake and alive. See it, feel it like you're there again.
3️⃣ What can you do today to recreate this feeling?

Take what nourished you and bring it into today. 🧡 Wash, Rinse, Repeat.

Me? I’m about to go for a walk on a chilly, cloudy day and leave my phone in the car.🚶‍♀️

11/26/2024

Last week I was feeling low and unsure of myself or my future.
I was ready to give up on my dreams and my goals. We've all been there, right?

This time was different, though. I caught myself in the act of telling myself this BS. With the little willpower I had, I realized I needed to do SOMETHING. I had no idea what, but I decided that today, I was just going to "show up." Step in any direction, as long as I stepped.

By the end of the day, I had created some amazing content, and later I spent quality time with people I love.

Here are those steps again, in case you didn't take notes:
✦ Step 1: Hear your thoughts as a listener, not the speaker.
✦ Step 2: Ask yourself what your future self is depending on you to do right now.
✦ Step 3: Show up.
✦ Step 4: Take a step in any direction, even if you don’t know where it leads. Just step.

No motivation? No problem. My very good friend and mentor once told me:
"Often, action comes before motivation." The path into the unknown becomes our greatest adventure.

Now, GET UP and take a step.

11/23/2024

Soooo many people tell me they can't or don't know how to meditate.
Well, how many times have you been great at something the first time you tried it?

Besides
Meditation isn't just sitting quietly with your eyes closed!
Ever been reading such a good book, and paused for a moment to reflect on something you just read?
You just meditated.
Ever listened to song that was so good, you got entirely swept away by it until it was done?
You just meditated.

Regardless, for those who would like begin a practice of sitting meditation, here are 3 simple steps you can use that will help you get going.

11/19/2024

Take care of your home

33 likes, 8 comments. “Master Thay has this message for you. I don’t have anything to add to that.”

11/17/2024

“Meditating with your eyes closed for a thousand hours is fine. But if you’re not living well, what’s the point?”

A Buddhist monk recently shared this with me, and it struck a deep chord. Meditation isn’t just about escaping to a quiet space and turning our mind’s eye inward. It’s about turning it outward—engaging with life, living well, and being present in all its messiness.

Here’s a simple grounding tip to reconnect:
Pause. Take a deep breath. Notice:
🖼️ One thing you see,
🎵 One thing you hear,
🤲 One thing you feel.

These micro-moments pull us out of autopilot and back into life. They create space not only for gratitude and satisfaction but also for choice—the choice to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves and respond with intention.

As Victor Frankl said: Between stimulus and response lies our power to choose. In that choice is freedom.

Meditation is more than stillness—it’s a way to live fully and intentionally. Let’s turn the mind’s eye toward life. 🌟

11/15/2024

Don’t underestimate the power of visualization.

For thousands of years, our ancestors used it to find inner peace and shape their futures. Today, it’s still one of the most effective tools for increasing mood, resilience, and positive action.

This Saturday, join me for a 60min. workshop where we’ll explore how to:
✨ Use visualization to calm your mind and create clarity.
✨ The mighty "zone 2" regulation
✨ Learn actions that will keep you steady—through the chaos and beyond.

5% Better Tip for Today: Take two minutes to visualize yourself handling one stressful moment with calm and confidence. Every detail—how it looks, feels, and sounds. This small practice starts to rewire your mind toward success.

This isn’t about surviving the season; it’s about thriving. Let’s do it together.

$11 Tickets: Reserve your spot here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/standing-steady-in-the-chaos-a-pre-holiday-workshop-tickets-1078368662699?aff=oddtdtcreator
I can’t wait to see you there.

11/15/2024

I’ve heard from so many people saying that they’ve stopped all fruitful progress in their goals and felt like “giving up” after the election last week.
That’s tough to hear.
Consider joining me for “Steady in the Chaos: A Pre-Holiday Workshop” on November 23rd at 11:00am ET!

This YouTube Live event is your chance to reset and thrive with simple, actionable tools. Discover the power of “zone 2,” mindfulness, meditation, narrative writing, and visualization. 🧘‍♀️📝💡

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot for just $14 (regularly $20) and take control of your goals. Move forward in strength 💪
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