Alec Borenstein's Blog – August 2009 Archive (2)

I just wanted to share a very quick thought before bedtime. One of our most underrated faculties is the power of our subconscious mind over our lives. In many ways, we are the sum of all of our habits. If we found a way to form habits that breed success, then we will be more successful in life.



For example, if we made it a habit to work out every day then we would be instilling successful patterns of behavior that will make us feel healthy, and eventually happy. What happens… Continue

There is a famous line from the Bible that says, “love your neighbor as we love ourselves.” This simple idea is perhaps one the most fundamental elements of any faith. We are to approach all of our neighbors, friends, and yes, even enemies, with the love we have for ourselves.



As I was meditating on this concept today, an idea hit me. The entire basis of “loving our neighbors like we love ourselves” is predicated on the fact that we love our selves. Logically, what would be the point… Continue