Part 1 of 3: Live the middle way. From the middle, you can see the light in every dark situation. đ Live the middle way. From the middle, you can see the connection between dark and light because from the middle, you can see everything, dark, light, and all the shades in-between. If you can see the light when you're in darkness, even a glimmer of light, then you can be grateful in your darkest moments. đ We humans are prone to judging others and our experiences. We label people and our experiences as either bad (dark) or good (light). From the middle, you don't jump to a conclusion that someone is either dark or light, bad or good. From the middle, you don't jump to a...
The darker I go, the more I grow.I talk to parts of me I didn't know.Sparks light up everywhere, causing a glow.I'll come back stronger a thousand-fold. - Positive Master, Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 5/26/2019 -I dedicate this poem to all of you going through your challenges. It came to me in my meditation. I greatly appreciate my darkness because it always generates sparks of inspiration, ideas, and plans that I've executed on since I was a kid. Go deep into the depths of darkness and use its energy to create light!!! ⨠â¤With Warmest Aloha, Jon Positive Masters is an e-commerce store at www.positivemasters.com, which provides lifestyle practices, creative writing, apparel, accessories, & fashion to boost your happiness &...
Having a Meaningful Life - Part 3 of 3. â¤You can have meaning in your life through your (1) creativity, (2) experiences, & (3) attitude. â¤Today, we highlight how your attitude has a role in attaining meaning in your life. If you have a positive attitude, you can find meaning in your life even under difficult circumstances. The foundation of this 3-part article is from Dr. Victor Emil Frankl (1905-1997), an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, & Holocaust survivor. He was able to have meaning in his life despite going through the horrors of being imprisoned in a Nazi death camp. His father died of illness & his mother, brother, & wife were killed by the Nazis. Dr. Viktor Frankl's tragic optimism focuses on...
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It's for the future you. đThey say, "It won't count." đWell, it's not for them with all of their doubts.I'll make sure it'll be there for you, high in the clouds. â¤
- Positive Masters, Poem, 5/21/19 - đShop at Positive Masters at www.positivemasters.com, which provides lifestyle practices, creative writing, apparel, accessories, and fashion to boost your happiness and counter any stress, anxiety, or sadness you may be facing. We offer free shipping for purchases of $50 or more! đ¤
Hawaii has been extremely humid for the past couple of months, the worse I've ever experienced in my lifetime living here (I'm born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii). Besides loving the air conditioning, I like to take a cold or cool shower that gives me a refreshing feeling! Well, there are a number of benefits of cold showers as I learned from reading articles from medical websites. For one, a cold shower is good to wake you up. When the cold water hits your skin, you get a bit of a shock that increases your heart rate and oxygen intake. You'll notice a greater alertness.  Second, after a workout, a cold shower will help relax and repair your muscles. Third,...
