“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” – Maya Angelou Maya Angelou poems, memoirs and work as a civil rights activist left an indelible mark in the lives and hearts of many. She had a graceful yet fierce approach towards life, which she eloquently expressed through her…
Archives for September 2016
How to Find the Sacred in Everyday Life
“Your daily life is your temple. When you enter into it, take with you your all.” – Khalil Gibran When we think back to the times when tribal culture was prevalent, we’ll notice that the pace of life was significantly different back then. It was slower, serene and simpler. This barebones lifestyle removed any potential…
6 Reasons Why Your 20s are Not Always Your Best Years
“Youth is wasted on the young.” – George Bernard Shaw Ahhh, youth. A time when we’re free to explore opportunities, try out new things, spread our wings and – best of all –a time when it’s okay for us to mess up once in a while. Mother Nature gifts the typical 20-something with effortless beauty…
What Your Emotions are Really Trying to Tell You
“Emotions make us human. Denying them makes us beasts.” – Victoria Klein Have you ever… teared up while watching a touching movie scene? felt angry while viewing news coverage on a senseless act of violence? experienced elation after hearing about your job promotion or pay raise? been excited while planning a fun-packed vacation? felt a…
5 Simple Steps to Reading People
“To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say.” – Rene Descartes Ever since the first humans appeared on Earth, some 200,000 years ago, we have been dependent on one another. We’ve looked to each other for sustenance, love, connection and protection. Our very survival is determined…
