“For small creatures such as we, the vastness of the Universe is bearable only through love.” – Carl Sagan Until the early 1500s, our reasoning about 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…
Archives for November 2016
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 it’s real or imagined, fear is a potent emotion that may influence us to either overreact or completely stop…
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…
