Calmer in 5

Regardless of the day you have had, it is always nice to return home (hopefully) to a place where you are able to recharge, feel loved and simply relax.  Today I bring you an episode from the first year of 5 Minute Mojo that still has a timely message.

" To understand the actual world as it is, not as we should wish it to be, is the beginning of wisdom. - Bertrand Russell Question/s of the Day: What is the difference between wisdom and intelligence, in your opinion.  Is wisdom commensurate with age? Action of the Day: Read 5 pages of any of these authors Socrates Eckhart Tolle Confucious Lao-Tzu THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening t...

"Love what you do and do what you love. Don't listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. You do what you want, what you love. Imagination should be the center of your life."   -  Ray Bradbury. Question/s of the Day: When was the last time you daydreamed?  Did you make time for it, or did your mind wander? Action of the Day: Spend five minutes daydreaming about absolutely anything THANKS FOR...

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." - Buddha Question/s of the Day: How would your thoughts change if absolutely every one of came true? Action of the Day: Sit in silence for 5 minutes monitoring your thoughts.  All of them.  Do the same thing out in public. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to...

I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it's up to them to find that quality and let it live. Grace Jones Question/s of the Day: Have you ever daydreamed about being someone else? Be honest, now.  What is one belief you have that no one knows about? Action of the Day: Spend five minutes in public, being you. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has...

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.  - Zig Ziglar Question/s of the Day: What is one thing you have been wanting to do and why haven't you done it yet?  Don't think excuses, think honestly Action of the Day: Spend five minutes doing something you have wanted to do, but have been procrastinating. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If i...

"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Question/s of the Day: What did you learn from the last mistake you made? Action of the Day: Read this article about 10 Inventions that we use every day, that were created by mista...

"Science fiction is any idea that occurs in the head and doesn't exist yet, but soon will, and will change everything for everybody, and nothing will ever be the same again. As soon as you have an idea that changes some small part of the world you are writing science fiction. It is always the art of the possible, never the impossible." - Ray Bradbury Question/s of the Day: Which fiction book you h...

The lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and then becomes a host, and then a master. - Kahlil Gibran - Question/s of the Day: How often do you step outside your comfort zone?  In what ways in your life do you feel you lack moderation Action of the Day: Spend one hour watching absolutely anything you want on TV and then spend a half hour reading. THANKS FOR LISTENING...

" Life will give you whatever expereince is most helpfulfor the evolution of your consciousness - Eckhart Tolle Question/s of the Day: Do You look to become better every day?  What is the last thing you learned that changed the way you live your life? Action of the Day: Spend 15 Minutes learning something new today. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you...

"You practice mindfulness, on the one hand, to be calm and peaceful. On the other hand, as you practice mindfulness and live a life of peace, you inspire hope for a future of peace." - Thich Nhat Hanh Question/s of the Day: When was the last time you truly experienced calm? Action of the Day: Listen to the music accompanying this episode THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show...

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live" - Bob Marley Question of the Day: When  was the last time you walked leisurely? Action of the Day: Spend one minute walking across a room?

"Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood" - Walt Disney Question/s of the Day: If you had an unlimited budget and where asked to make a movie, what would it be about and who would be in it.  What would you want people to feel after seeing your film? Action of the Day: Watch a movie. THANK...

"Life is better when you help others reach their goals and you expect nothing in return" - Anonymous Question/s of the Day: How did you feel the last time you helped someone feel good about who they are? Action of the Day: Pay a sincere compliment to someone who is having a difficult time seeing their worth. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any...

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." - Princess Diana Question/s of the Day: In the moments you are kind to others, is it to get something in return or because it is part of who  you are.  Think carefully.  Sometimes people are kind so they will be perceived as kind Action of the Day: Perform a an...

"You don't have to prove yourself to anyone, including yourself" - Bart Question/s of the Day: Who was the last person you felt the need to impress with who you are or what you can do? Action of the Day: Spend 15 minutes in silence determining if you do have a need to prove yourself to others and why? THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, pl...

"You didn't come to a world of 8 billion people to stay locked in your house" - Thom Walters Question/s of the Day: Do you feel you spend enough time outside?  If you don't, why not? Action of the Day: Determine one thing you do inside that you could do out among people, and then of course do it.   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, pleas...

"Everything starts as somebody's daydream" - David Niven Question/s of the Day: If you could make one change that would be demonstrated throughout the entire planet, what would it be?  (Think Big) Action of the Day: Daydream about the Question of the Day. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons yo...

"Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion." - Jack Kerouac Question/s of the Day: What is the last thing you did because it everyone else was? Action of the Day: List at least one thing that you do right now that is unique to you? THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using t...

"Solitude is the place of purification" - Martin Buber Question/s of the Day: When was the last time you were alone for more than an hour?  What did you do or think about? Did that solitude calm you or sadden you? Action of the Day: Spend at least one our in complete solitude. (it's tough for some people) THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way...

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve Question/s of the Day: Who is one person you look up to, admire or wish to emulate? Action of the Day: List the qualities of you that are admirable THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it usi...

"Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that the little things in life matter. If you can't do the little things right, you'll never be able to do the big things right. And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made — that you made. And a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better." - William McCraven Question/s of the Day: What is the...

"Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts" - Oliver Wendell Holmes Question/s of the Day: If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?  And secondly, what would your house look like?  What things would be important to have? Action of the Day: Daydream about the perfect house for you.  Imagine you could have absolutely anything in it.  What would those...

"To me, clothing is a form of self-expression.  There are hints about who you are in what you wear" - Marc Jacobs Question/s of the Day: What do you wear when you are feeling your best?  Have you ever left the house in your pajamas and walked out in public. Action of the Day: Real Simple.  Get dressed up.  Either go on a fancy date with a significant other or simply get dolled up for work. THANKS...

"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." - Alice Walker Question/s of the Day: Who was the last person you tried to impress and why?  How did it turn out? Action of the Day: Share one of your faults with a good friend or a person you admire. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it...