“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 December 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…
