“A stereotype may be negative or positive, but even positive stereotypes present two problems: They are clichés, and they present a human being as far more simple and uniform than any human being actually is.” – Nancy Kress “All teenagers are rebels. Goths wear black clothes and are outcasts. All blonds are unintelligent. Women can’t…
Archives for August 2018
How to Overcome Laziness and Be Productive
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We all have those days when we just can’t motivate yourself to get off the couch (or out of bed). You take a cursory glance at the pile of paperwork on your desk, or the overflowing laundry basket and promise…
4 Signs of a Soul Connection
“There are no accidental meetings between souls.” – Sheila Burke Have you ever met someone with whom you felt an unexplainable connection? Upon meeting them, you may have felt an instant pull that defies logic, or reason. Even before getting to know them, you may have sensed a special dynamic which you felt compelled to…
5 Realities I’ve Learned to Accept and Grow From
“The truth will set you free but first it will piss you off” – Gloria Steinem Growing up can be tough, especially when you have to come to terms with some harsh realities. Earlier this year, while watching the BBC documentary Frozen Planet, I was stunned by the footage of killer whales working together to…
What it Takes to Turn to Pipe Dream into Reality
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Do you have a dream that inspires you? Are you passionate about manifesting it while at the same time, ignoring the doubtful voice within you that tells you it’s far-fetched and out of reach? There might even be people around you that ridicule…