tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774040936200231882024-11-01T06:50:16.160-04:00Craig Brando - Life CoachThe Taste Bud Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422472515962676900noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277404093620023188.post-86606334421214843752013-01-06T22:12:00.000-05:002015-03-14T20:23:40.791-04:00Your Keys to the Universe Many years ago I engaged in educating myself in the philosophies of the east. I studied consistently for seven years, in order to gain an understanding of our humanity, and the nature of the human mind. I consider my education to be priceless. Particularly, my education in mindfulness was a milestone in my life. There were many catalysts for my study, and one of them was due to the The Taste Bud Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422472515962676900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277404093620023188.post-87480561712502232852012-12-24T19:26:00.001-05:002012-12-24T19:27:42.382-05:00Happy Holidays Whatever is beautiful, Whatever is meaningful, Whatever brings you happiness... May it be yours this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year!  The Taste Bud Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422472515962676900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277404093620023188.post-44823937448978754842012-12-23T18:38:00.000-05:002013-07-25T16:41:01.701-04:00The Benefits of Writing A Daily Gratitude Journal OK, so who wants to be happier, and live a more meaningful life?    When we actively take steps to recognize what we are grateful for, we become more conscious of, and focused upon the things that are meaningful to us. Overtime we generate a greater sense of value in our lives, and when we value something we naturally treat it with attention, and care. Ultimately we The Taste Bud Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422472515962676900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277404093620023188.post-65017366195931918392012-12-15T23:32:00.005-05:002013-07-25T16:53:15.882-04:00Mindful Listening – A Means to Improving the Quality of Your Life Through Your Relationships “Good effective communication is the single most important factor in any relationship.”  I recall reading that sentence long ago, and since that time I have worked on improving my communication skills.  I have found the practice of listening to others mindfully (when they are speaking) is crucial to good effective communication.  Note that I used the word practice!&The Taste Bud Consultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17422472515962676900noreply@blogger.com3