Go! Go! Go! You Can Have It All!
“Go! Go! Go! You can have it all!” – an excerpt from the song Have It All by Jason Mraz I don’t remember what lead me to skip a line 6 years ago, but just before this verse is another line that says: “Go! Go! Go! Raise Your Glasses”. In a...
May You Get a Gold Star on Your Next Test
“May you get a gold star on your next test” – an excerpt from the song Have It All by Jason Mraz When you were little, did you look forward to getting a gold star or a sticker from your teacher? I grew up in Japan, which uses a slightly different...
May the Best of Your Todays be the Worst of Your Tomorrows
“May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows” – an excerpt from the song Have It All by Jason Mraz About two weeks ago, I started attending Tai Ji classes. Tai ji is very complex. It has many, many steps that could take almost an hour...
May You Always Lead From the Beating in Your Chest
Listen to your heart. This is a lesson that I’ve had to really face in the last few months and understand at a deeper level. I wish it wasn’t so, but being yourself is one of the most difficult things to do in this life. It’s not difficult for...
Make a List and Check It Twice
If you’re looking for love, make a list of all the qualities you want in a partner. Looking to move? Visualize the house you want to live in. Not satisfied with your job? Write down what your ideal job will be like. Be as detailed as possible. Suggestions like...