“What if suffering, like love, is only a destination that courageous individuals choose to go to?” ~Glennon Doyle It is one of the biggest ironies in life that when things are going well, it looks like everything is going well. When life is difficult, everything appears to be difficult. This is the one that keeps…
It is not the things that happen to us that give us suffering; rather, it is the things that we say to ourselves about the things that happen. ~Pema Chodron You know the dreadful worry that we all have, the fear that something terrible will happen, and that our lives will never be the same…
“Happiness is not something that can be purchased off the shelf. It is due to the activities that you have taken. – Dalai Lama Finding contentment in one’s life sometimes seems to be one of the most difficult tasks one must do. Everyone has the desire to experience joy (or so they say). But what…
“Remember that just because you’re happy doesn’t imply that you have everything you want. It’s a straightforward expression of gratitude for what you already own. – Unknown I will never forget the time that I was riding the subway in New York City with my valium, lithium, and many other medications that my psychologist had…
“Lean into the awkwardness that comes with the task” – Brené Brown For many years, my life revolved entirely around my anxiety. When I think of my life during that time period, the first thing that comes to mind is the constant strain that I feel in my chest, as well as a knot in…
Despite performing all of my typical job, housework, and fitness routines, I was enjoying such a relaxed, easy day the other day that the expression “Life in Easy Mode” came to mind. “What would it be like to have life on easy mode?” I wondered for the remainder of the week. I received a lot…
The mind, body, and soul all benefit from regular self-care. To be able to focus your energy and attract good things into your life, you need a solid foundation. To thrive, you must take care of yourself first and foremost. The good news is that you’ll have more than enough energy to pour out on…
Question: I have a question about the process of making a life choice. That entails much more than just finding a new job, launching a new company, or returning to school. What should I think about? Then, what do I believe the people there think about the choice to make that decision? Answer: So, effectively,…
It’s strange. For example, if you ask a young child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Isn’t it strange that the response is always to judge? For example, when you ask tiny kids what they want to be when they grow up, they usually say doctor, lawyer, or engineer, as if…
We live in a congested world that is plagued with various vices in the shape of ifs, buts, and whys, among other things, all of which produce annoyance and dispute. Our bodies are built up of the virtues and vices that we have acquired throughout the course of our lives. It is crucial to root…
