Category: Advice Column

Categories
Advice Column All

Mr. 3 Cent$ – Blank Canvas

Quote: “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

 

Dear World,

I relate the concept of mindfulness to a painter viewing a blank canvas. With no judgments, you become completely aware of your thoughts and emotions. No past or future thought can interfere with the calm you possess when practicing mindfulness. This doesn’t mean erasing these thoughts, or achieving some state of complete ecstasy. I like to look it as observation without the distraction of trying to process what you’re observing. You acknowledge the pain in your body, the sensation of your hand touching your leg, the thoughts that cross your mind as you let them pass—without trying to change or force anything. We all have the ability to be mindful and of course there are many benefits to this that can help you on your daily journey if this becomes a lifestyle for you, such as helping you to better understand your pain, reduce stress, cut all the bran chatter, and better connect with the people and the environment around you—but enhancing natural ability still requires time and practice. Mindfulness is available to us in every moment but I encourage you to set some time aside whenever possible, daily if you can, to get comfortable, limit distractions, focus on your breathing, and what you’re experiencing; allow yourself to be aware of your mind, body, and soul, with no attempt to chase peace or control an outcome. Just be mindful.

Sincerely,

Mr. 3 Cent$

 

Categories
Advice Column All

Mr. 3 Cent$ – Let It Go

Quote: “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need.” – Lao Tzu

 

Dear World,

What you hold on to is what you become. Holding on to the emotions of yesterday prevents us from feeling new ones tomorrow and, chances are, we begin to bring similar situations into our lives that give us the same emotions we’re harboring. Letting go is a deep process but no matter how many layers unfold in the journey of releasing your negativity, it starts with one decision. You wouldn’t keep your hand balled up with a $20 dollar bill if someone was offering to put $100 in that hand, would you? You have to want better. It is there for you. I encourage you to be open to receiving joy and perceiving a better reality. Make the choice.

Sincerely,

Mr. 3 Cent$

Categories
Advice Column All Culture

Mr. 3 Cent$ – B.I.G. Said It Best

Quote: “We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves.” – Notorious B.I.G.

Dear World,

Do you think you could put a fire out with more fire? Why? Your answer to this question is likely the same reason you can’t meet a problem in your life with the same negative, low-vibration energy it produces. You won’t move past a hurdle by forcing your way through it or by leaping to the same height as the hurdle—not if you plan on winning the race that is—you must leap higher! You want to change the foolishness in your life? Be wiser! When you want to take your life to the next level, you must think above what you currently see and experience. This doesn’t mean to be condescending and think of yourself as being over others but quite the contrary, actually, because that behavior is a means of survival. Think of yourself as living, not surviving; creating, not stressing; feeling empowered, not threatened. Before you can be the change you want to see, first you must think and believe it!

Sincerely,

Mr. 3 Cent$