“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…
How to Turn Your Pain into Purpose
“Believe that there is a purpose in your pain.” – Kay Warren The First Noble Truth of Buddhism, called ‘Dukkha’, states that pain and dissatisfaction are part of being human. The world is never going to be perfect, and throughout our lives, we will encounter loss, sadness, injury, sickness, and death. But, according to Buddha,…
5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence
“Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Walk down any major city in the world and you’ll notice that the crowds are full of variety. Whether you commute on the New York subway, ride a double decker bus in London, or take a ferry boat ride in Sydney…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein The Muse is not an easy woman to woo. After all, she is a goddess. According to Greek mythology, the Muse is the daughter of Zeus, who bestowed on her the power to inspire those she deems worthy of her magical touch. Anyone who is in search…
