It has been said that “if there is no battle, there is no advancement.” ‘Frederick Douglass’ We all endure problems. Some of them seem to be completely insurmountable. The size of the others, including mine, is rather modest. It doesn’t matter how big or little our challenges are; what matters is how much we grow…
It has been said that the only way to make sense of change is to dive headfirst into it, move with it, and join the dance. ~Alan Watts It was late in 2012, just after Christmas, and I, along with a great number of other people, was thinking back on the previous year. I saw…
You’ve probably heard of people talking about entering what’s called a “flow state,” particularly while they’re working or being creative. When you are in this frame of mind, everything flows easily and productively, and you are able to immediately create some of your greatest work. But how exactly can one achieve such a flow condition,…
If today was a rough one for you, just keep in mind that tomorrow is a fantastic gift and a fresh start for you to make things better. ~Bryant McGill I chastised myself, “You gave up once again,” as I slid back into bed after clicking the snooze button, my eyelids already heavy with sleep….
“You deserve your love and devotion just as much as everyone else in the whole world, and maybe more so than anyone else.” ~Buddha Around this time two years ago, I was having a terrible time accepting who I was and where I was at in my life. I was single, battling to lose weight,…
If you subtract your positive behaviors from your negative habits, you should be able to get a very accurate picture of your overall value to the outside world. ~Benjamin Franklin It’s likely that you agree with what was said there. The challenge that you face, as well as the one that faces everyone else, is…
“I promise to let go of all of my concerns and anxieties so that I may live a life that is light and free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Because there is so much noise and overwhelming information in the world today, it is almost difficult to go through life without often experiencing anxiety that may be…
“Stop being so hard on yourself. ” You are a work in progress, which implies that you will arrive at your destination gradually rather than all at once. ~Unknown When I was in my early twenties, ten years ago, I wasn’t really my own best friend. I was just getting started. I was a student…
Many of us are starting the new year with lofty objectives and aspirations in mind. We contemplate all that seems to be missing in our lives and picture ourselves as being a great deal happier and more content on the other side of a significant life transition. My research has shown that the behaviors we…
“The key to happiness is inside yourself. You shouldn’t give another person that much control over your life. ” It’s Mandy Hale, ‘ Everyone has the goal of being happy, but very few people ever stop to consider whether or not they are actually happy. Some of us believe that we are too fortunate to…
