“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela Prejudice is…
Archives for 2016
What to Do When Life Does Not Seem Fair
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” – Shauna Niequist “Life is unfair, just deal with it.” How many times have you or someone else blurted this statement? Depending on what was going on in your life at that point, those words either hit…
Why a Little Escapism Can Be Healthy
“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality; we create it to be able to stay.” – Lynda Barry Try this short visualization exercise: Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and go back to a magical moment in your life. Remember all the sights, sounds, fragrances and people in your surroundings in…
5 Rules to Follow When Trusting Others
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou “Et tu, Brute?” These were the famous last words uttered by Julius Caesar, one of history’s most victorious generals and statesmen, known for his strategically planned military campaigns, which significantly expanded the Roman Empire and fortified its borders. Even a…
The Art of Playing to Your Strengths
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein During one of my visits to London, I spent one of the days browsing around the exhibits and displays at the Natural History Museum. It…
How Astronomy Can Change Your Understanding of Life
“For small creatures such as we, the vastness of the Universe is bearable only through love.” – Carl Sagan Until the early 1500s, our reckoning of our existence in the Universe was heavily influenced by religious dogma. Virtually everyone back then believed that Earth was the center of the Universe and that we humans played…
The Secret to Overcoming Fear When Chasing Your Dreams
“We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all of our exciting adventures.” – Susan Jeffers Fear. We’ve all experienced it at some point in our lives. Whether real or imagined, fear is a potent emotion that makes us overreact or completely stops us in our tracks….
The Importance of Cultivating a Rich Inner Life
“The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.” – Henri Frederic Amiel Last summer, I had the privilege of visiting the stately Dunrobin Castle, located in the northern part of Scotland. Perched on a high terrace, surrounded by magnificent gardens, the castle rises above the North Sea like a picture from…
5 Simple Ways to Manage Nervousness
“I get nervous when I don’t get nervous. If I’m nervous, I know I’m going to have a good show.” – Beyoncé Butterflies in stomach, the jitters, bundle of nerves, the heebie-jeebies… No matter what you call it, each of these sayings capture the essence of the uncomfortable sensation that we experience when we find ourselves…
5 Reasons Why You Should Spend More Time in Nature
“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen Life was quite different for our caveman brothers and sisters who lived some 3.7 million years ago. They sustained themselves through hunting and gathering. They lived in shelters made of animal hide, bones, wood and mounds of…