“If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.” ~ Mark Twain When it comes to love and abundance, you get what you give. So give it away freely. I'm reminded of the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give It Away," a song inspired by this concept. You get joy out of giving, … Continue reading Reflecting on Getting What You Give
Author: J. Zelenak
Reflecting on My Gratitude Practice
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale In 2015, I read and started practicing The Miracle Morning. I saw great improvements in my life, but haven't been consistent in the practice over the past few years. Now, entering a new chapter of my life and a new decade, I'd like … Continue reading Reflecting on My Gratitude Practice
Reflecting on Gratitude and Abundance
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ~ Oprah Winfrey In 2015, I read and started practicing The Miracle Morning. I saw great improvements in my life, but haven't been consistent in the practice over the past … Continue reading Reflecting on Gratitude and Abundance
Welcome 2020! Reflecting on a New Year
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Here we are, at the beginning of a new year, a new decade. The 2010s offered great opportunity to me, filling my life with accomplishment and pride. I think I get to brag a little! I've … Continue reading Welcome 2020! Reflecting on a New Year
Setting Intentions for my 30s
Here we are, I'm closing out my first week of my 30s and I'm feeling good about what lies ahead. Over the past year, I've been working to define success for myself, direct my life purpose and achieve some big goals. I'm excited about the work I've been doing and am ready to take this … Continue reading Setting Intentions for my 30s
See Jess Run
Hi Friends, As most of you know, I am running the NYC Marathon on November 6. A long time goal of mine, I am extremely excited to be crossing this item off my bucket list! Since signing up for the NYC Marathon, I have received so much support, words of strength, love and an outpouring of donations … Continue reading See Jess Run
NYC Marathon + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
I'm running the New York City TCS Marathon on November 6th with Team-In-Training (TNT). As a member of the team-in-training crew, I'm working to raise $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This charity is especially important to me as my Grandpa Stan Dudley passed away from leukemia in 2012. Grandpa Stan had a … Continue reading NYC Marathon + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
Back in November, I made my first donation to the International Rescue Committee. I was moved by the images of the Syrian people I see floating to shore in Europe. The journey is tough and the loss these families are facing is so grave and so far from over. Women and girls are the most vulnerable, … Continue reading Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
Mindfulness Takes Practice
Recently a friend came to me and asked if I could guide them in learning some mindfulness and meditation practices. I was caught off guard because I feel like I need a meditation teacher. I'm always jumping through thoughts and very excitable. But my friend knows that I try to meditate, even for just one minute, … Continue reading Mindfulness Takes Practice
Searching for Purpose, Part 2: StrengthsFinder 2.0
I've alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose, Part 2: StrengthsFinder 2.0
