“You cannot negotiate with people who say what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.” – John F. Kennedy Have you ever witnessed the tension between two animals, trying to defend their territory? In some instances, they display outright aggression and get into a physical fight that might hurt or even kill one or…
Archives for 2017
How Your Archetypes are the Key to Self Knowledge
“Archetype: A universal pattern of behaviors that, once discovered, helps people better understand themselves and others.” For most of us, our earliest exposure to archetypes took place in the hierarchical enclaves of high school. The clique culture is undoubtedly at its peak when we’re teenagers because it’s during this crucial time that we’re searching for…
Why it’s Okay if People Don’t Get You
“Sometimes people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” –Gaynor Parke Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of watching the live-action version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. I’ve always looked up to the main character, Belle, because of the values she represents. In case you aren’t…
5 Fun Ways to Keep Your Inner Child Alive
“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” – Walt Disney Many of us, including myself, consider our childhood to be the golden period of our life. Why? Because of the boundless possibilities to have fun. The feeling of having all the time in the world. The absence of responsibilities and…
5 Essentials Qualities of a True Friend
“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” – Elbert Hubbard BFFs. Amigos. Buddies. Peeps. Besties. Kindred spirits. Whatever you choose to call them, you cherish your friends with all your heart. Even if you don’t have friendships that you feel strongly about, you love the idea of having such…
The Secret to a Healthy and Balanced Mind
“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” –Lao Tzu Human history has shown us that long before the dawn of modern science, our ancestors knew the power of the human mind and its strong connection to the body and our overall wellbeing. Ancient Greeks, for instance, believed that…
5 Reasons Why Curious People are the Happiest
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney Does curiosity really kill the cat? Maybe. But it certainly keeps us humans alive and well. Curiosity is a fundamental characteristic of human nature. It’s what made our species, Homo…
How to Channel Your Anger into Power
“Anger is a great force. If you can control it, it can be transmuted into a power which can move the whole world.” – William Shenstone Your face flushes. Your heart rate goes up. You clench your fist. Your lips are pursed and eyebrows furrowed. Your blood boils and you’re close to uttering expletives that…
How to Find and Appreciate Beauty in the World
“Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius Close your eyes for a moment and see what comes to mind when you think of the word “beautiful”. When I did this exercise, I thought of scenic nature spots, beauty pageants, and heard songs that have the word “beautiful “in the lyrics. You may…
The Secret to Effective Multitasking
The secret to multi-tasking is that it isn’t actually multi-tasking. It’s just extreme focus and organization. – Joss Whedon If you’re living the life of the average urban dweller, you probably have a lot going on during most days. At times, you might feel like a circus acrobat, walking on a tightrope, juggling several balls…
