“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race” – Kofi Annan How do you answer the question, “Where are you from?” Many respond by naming the place they grew up, or the country their passport is from. We tend to give a bite-sized version of…
Archives for July 2020
The Importance of Play and Having Fun
“You don’t stop having fun because you get old, you get old because you stop having fun.” Let’s face it; the year 2020 has been anything but fun. The global pandemic has cast a dark shadow of fear, uncertainty, and restrictions on us, unlike anything we’ve ever seen. It seems almost impossible to stay in…
When Good is Good Enough
“Who hurt you?” “My own expectations.” Visiting the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was one of the highlights of my trip to Italy. On a blisteringly hot day in July, with the streets bustling with tourists, it was a welcome refuge. Upon entering the Chapel, I was transported to another dimension. The high vibrational energy…
What the Law of Attraction Taught Me About Manifesting Love
“To acquire love, fill yourself up with it until you become a magnet.” Charles F. Haanel The Persian mystic and poet, Rumi, once said that our task is not to seek for love but, “merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” When I first read this…
How to Build Mental Resilience
It’s no secret that there is a growing mental health crisis. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year, have an anxiety disorder. Furthermore, most Americans are suffering from moderate to high stress, with 44 percent…
How to Know Your True Self
“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.” – John Mason Beliefs define how we see and act in the world. We have beliefs about virtually everything—relationships, family, politics, religion, entertainment, global warming, etc. Belief is what makes us human. It’s the foundation on which we build our lives. Most importantly, our beliefs tell…