by ingkavet | joyful living
I wasn’t comfortable speaking to people. My whole childhood was trying to fit in. So I didn’t really want to be noticed for being unique. I was too unique. The only Asian kid in a whole community. Over time, I began to get some comfort. Awkwardness...
by ingkavet | growth, joyful living
Are you feeling stuck? There’s a way to take control of your life. Whether you are looking to increase your wealth, health or happiness, this will make a difference. You can design an exceptional life. And you can get started right now. To begin, let’s...
by ingkavet | focus, joyful living, purpose
A Kafka-esque World Everyone’s racing around trying to get more done. Faster. More, more, more. It’s a system of torture kind of like a Kafka-esque world where we don’t know why we’re rushing around but we know it’s important. We are...
by ingkavet | awakening, growth, joyful living, process, spirit
What is a mantra? A statement or slogan repeated frequently. Many times, the words I hear in my head were not consciously chosen. They just keep cycling through. Things my Mom said or my Dad told me. Sometimes they are not so good and I really need to excise them...
by ingkavet | awakening, big picture, inspirational quotes, joyful living, spirit
What favorite quote inspires and uplifts you? Do you have a favorite quote you live by? Mine comes from a Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. It has resonated throughout my being for decades now. “My actions are the ground I stand on.” It is so powerful yet simple. ...
by ingkavet | growth, joyful living, musings, photography, recommended reading
Life is good. I’ve been having an excellent summer. Why? Mostly because we planned some great recreation like a trip away to Puerto Rico, time on the beach, visit to the vineyards and just time to think and read. Summer is a time for renewal, re-creation and...