“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out at war.” – Maria Montessori On July 12 2013, a gathering of nearly 1,000 young people aged from 12-25 from over 100 countries gathered at the United Nations Youth Assembly in New York. One of the speakers that they…
Archives for October 2017
What to do When Your Life Feels Boring and Predictable
We’re born to experience life from a place of aliveness. Allowing ourselves to live a life that feels boring and predictable to us causes our spirit to deteriorate. Regain your zest for life with these five steps. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) Another day, another dollar. Same ol’, same ol’. Life on repeat mode. Do…
What Does Growing up Really Mean?
Age isn’t always a reliable measure of maturity. Growing up has more to do with how we handle our emotions and responsibilities. It’s also about balancing work and play. Find if you’ve truly grown up by looking for these five signs. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) Can you recall a time in your life when…
5 Reasons Why You Determine Your Own Happiness
Real happiness does not come from external things. It comes from being able to determine our happiness based on our beliefs and how we interpret what happens to us. In this way, we take back control of our emotions, and become resilient in the face of difficulties. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) Let’s face it:…