It is hard to believe that this is the last Monday of 2017. Another year and another 52 Mondays of mattering together. To begin with, we just want to say, “Thank You.” You have inspired us. You have helped us grow so we can better...
Do you live with a little too much excess? Stuff? Food? Money? Well, this might be a bit of a harsh way to start this week off, so let’s rephrase it. Are you someone who loves shoes and, because of your love for shoes, has...
We live in a competitive world. There is only one first-place trophy and second place is really just the first loser, as “they” like to put it. We see competitiveness in schools, workplaces, sports, and, yes, even on freeways and in parking lots. “That’s my...
We have a secret at EMM that we need to confess. That’s right… for years, we have been doing something quietly and with hundreds of thousands of people in the process … including you. Even worse, we didn’t just do it one time, rather, we...
There is an adjective that we believe most people would hope others would use to describe them. It might not be the first word they might choose, but it would be nice if it made it into the Top 5. The word is “selfless.” Its...
Part of what makes being present so challenging is the overwhelming amount of information our brains have to process. We are on information overload with constant inputs that require us to deal with, take action, or attend to. This all equates to the fact that...
We all love a good story. Maybe it is a favorite book or show on TV. Maybe it is a movie or just something your grandfather shared with you. Stories have a way of taking us away and quieting our mind. They also have a...
In our technology-heavy times, one thing is for sure—we are all surrounded by “on” and “off” buttons. Just take a moment to consider how many things we turn on and off in any given day. We have our phones, cars, computers, televisions, radios, game consuls,...
At first glance, this week might seem a little counter-intuitive to the idea of being mindful. After all, so much of being mindful is about being aware of the present moment. And, we agree 100% that living in the present is the only way to...
Life is busy. So much to do, so little time. And with the holidays upon us, it’s about to get even busier. In addition to our typical to-do lists, we get to add gift buying, meal prepping, traveling, and a ton of people pleasing. Is...