Compassion brings out the best in us. It leads to a fulfilling life and inspires us to make a difference in the world. It is a virtue that you express through acts of kindness and comes to us naturally. Learn how you can cultivate compassion for yourself and others with these steps. (Estimated reading time:…
Archives for 2017
5 Important Reasons to be a Good Listener
A good listener does not just listen with their ears but with their mind and heart. Deep listening is skill that can be learned with practice and inner work. We can be a good listener by withholding our judgement and staying open to what others have to say. (Estimated reading time: 8 minutes) “The first…
The Importance of Having Hope
To have hope is to have positive expectations about our future. It can bring us peace in the face of challenges and motivate us to envision a better life, and take steps to make it happen. It can be hard to do in a society that fuels skepticism and negativity, but with conscious effort we…
How to Find the Perfect Balance in Your Life
Inner peace comes from finding the perfect balance in your life. But given our busy schedules and hectic lifestyle it can be a challenge to create it. This post reveals some simple ways to establish the right balance so that you experience health and vitality. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “Balance is not something you…
Why Being Ordinary is Perfectly Okay
We live in a culture where being ordinary is seen in a negative light. It’s easy to lose sight of our worth and what truly matters. By changing our definition of what it means to be ordinary and embracing humility and kindness, we’ll see how special we are. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “A great…
5 Life Skills That Solo Travel Teaches You
Solo travel intimidates many people because they worry about appearing lonely to others or having no company. However, traveling on your own is a rewarding experience that offers a wealth of opportunities to discover unknown truths about yourself and the world. Learn about the many ways the traveling solo can enrich your life. (Estimated reading…
5 Subtle Ways You’re Giving Away Your Power
Our sense of power comes from have feeling worthy and making choices that align with our truth. It’s not always easy feel this way, especially when we feel limited by our circumstances. Knowing the ways you keep giving away your power can help you reclaim it, and make decisions that are right for you. (Estimated…
Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
There are many good reasons why laughter is the best medicine. Science and psychology have repeatedly shown how it benefits our health on all levels. Find out how you can add more laughter into our life and experience more joy in the process. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “There is little success where there is…
How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection
A fear of rejection limits our potential and stops us from expressing our talents. This post describes the root cause of our fears of rejection and five steps that you can take to overcome it. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — Jack Canfield Rejection –…
Why Education is the Solution to World Peace
Education broadens our horizons and allows us to appreciate other perspectives. Yet, education is a privilege that is not available to a significant segment of the population. Learn about the importance of education in society and how you can play a part in making it available to others. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “Establishing lasting…