Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Have you ever had trouble making an important decision for your life? Where you were stuck at a crossroad about what choice to make? Maybe you’ve been at this point when you were working at a job you simply couldn’t stand any longer, or when you had different opportunities but were scared to make the wrong choice. These “what [...]
“The ego constantly competes with the spirit for control over your inner voice.” – Darren L. Johnson Ever feel like the world revolves around you? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there, but it only leads to problems doesn’t it. Having some ego strength isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We don’t want to be pushed around, [...]
My parents have been married for nearly 30 years, and I’m sure if they are honest about it, it hasn’t always been completely blissful and easy. None the less, this enduring love is something that truly impresses me. Ask anyone who has been committed to a healthy long-term relationship, and they will tell you it [...]
“Life is found only in the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh If there is one thing we human beings love to do, it’s prepare for our future and dwell on our past. Unfortunately, when our view of the past and future isn’t pleasant it leads to suffering. This resentment and anxiety is where many [...]
The holiday is a time to drop our self-centered and competitive focus for one of togetherness and appreciation. When we do so, we have full access to the blessings, beauty, and joy that the holiday season brings. So how can we do this? I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy to think about myself first and others second, [...]
How can we make the world a better place? We can make the world a better place by asking ourselves, “Am I serving others?” and actually deciding to do so instead of just serving ourselves. It’s really very simple, though probably easier said than done for most people. I know this is the case for [...]
“Trust yourself, and you will know how to live.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Suzanne Jones, a Certified Hypnotherapist and a writer. Each and every one of us has qualities unique to us. When we don’t utilize these qualities they go by the way side and are forgotten; [...]
Do ever just want to take hold of everything that life has to offer? There are so many possibilities for us to fulfill our purpose and really living a meaning existence. Living a life of meaning and purpose is highly related to well-being and life-satisfaction, and when we feel a sense of purpose we know [...]
Early in life there was a time when you exposed your authentic self and were scolded, berated, and belittled for any number of reasons. You were told “don’t do that” and “you’re bad,” all for being who we really are; a person expressing your feelings, emotions, and desires.
“Our true age can be determined by the ways in which we allow ourselves to play.” – Louis Walsh I don’t know if it’s human nature, but there is certainly a human tendency to focus on shocking, tragic, and overall negative news and information. It fascinates us and we’re simply draw to it.
What is the most important element in experiencing true happiness?
Questions and answers lie within all of us. Though coming to a solution isn’t always easy. There is no golden rule to decision making and problem solving, particularly when it pertains to important personal decisions. Often times the most difficult questions to answer are those that pertain to who we are? How often do you ask yourself, “What [...]
For the last year, I have been living in a more rural area about 45 minutes from the city. I have really learned to enjoy a back roads driving route, which takes a little longer though has much less traffic. The trip is actually very refreshing. One reason is because it gives me time to [...]
Got any bright ideas? It happens to everyone; the struggle to recall some bit of information or to create a new and innovative idea. All encompassing mental energy is being used to problem solve and create. The idea seems to be just on the tip of our tongue, though still out of reach. Our memory is [...]
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