“Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” ― Edmund Burke When you’re out and about, there’s just no avoiding rude people. You will be bumped into without apologies, cut off while driving, receive a mean email, or have a rant directed at you. You probably did, or said, something to which someone took offence….
Why Equality and Fairness Matter
“Before God we are all equally wise – and equally foolish.” ― Albert Einstein One of the most humbling experiences for me is going to a museum, and looking at the skeletal remains of those who have passed. Whether it’s the skull of a medieval peasant or the mummy of a royal pharaoh, I experience…
How to Stay Motivated When You’re Overwhelmed
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ― Nelson Mandela We’ve all done it: You get fired up about a new opportunity or idea and rush into action. You’re certain that you have what it takes to achieve your goal. But somewhere along the way, you lose steam, your interest wanes, and the process becomes…
5 Signs That You Need Spiritual Grounding
“Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace.” – Steve Goodier Trees are some of the most magnificent organisms on the planet. Some are as tall as skyscrapers. They’re also the longest living species on Earth – the oldest trees, like bristlecone pines and giant sequoias, are thought to be…
4 Key Differences Between Joy and Happiness
“Let your joy be in your journey—not in some distant goal.” —Tim Cook Have you ever been around the kind of special people who just radiate joy? The people that others always want to be around so that they too can bask in their warm, sunny glow? I met a person just like that during…
What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned
“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon When we face disappointment, there is a temptation to believe that life is working against us. Maybe you didn’t get that job that you thought you were perfect for, an important relationship went south, or you sustained an injury that…
Why We Are All Connected
“To realize that everything in the universe is connected is to both accept our insignificance and understand our importance in it.” ― Jeffrey Fry The concept of ‘oneness’ has become a cornerstone in the New Age movement. With the release of popular books such as A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, the belief has been…
4 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel One of my favorite paintings is “The Coronation of Napoleon” by Jacques-Louis David, a 19th-century French painter who followed the neoclassical style. David was commissioned by Napoleon to add a spotlight on the royal spectacle. The painting depicts Napoleon’s coronation ceremony at…
The Importance of Having Emotional Connections
“I’m starved of connection, not attention.” Take a few moments to reflect on this question: How many people do you feel truly connected to? An emotional connection isn’t limited to romance – you could feel it with a friend, family member, or even a pet – anyone who gives you the warm and fuzzies. As…
5 Signs That You Are an Old Soul
“My heart is a thousand years old. I am not like other people.” – Charles Bukowski “An old soul is someone who has a greater appreciation and understanding of things that might be dismissed by others their age. An old soul would have a different taste in things than the mainstream media. They are often…
