“Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” – Epicurus One of the many benefits of growing in maturity is that we become more aware of the finiteness of the time we have on this planet. I consider it a “benefit” because it forces us to constantly evaluate our choices and…
The Importance of Self-Honesty
“I’d rather be damned by my honesty, than caged by my lies.” – Omega Maverick We’re all aware of the importance of being honest in our dealings with others. This is an ethical principle that we’ve all been raised with and constantly encouraged to practice – and rightly so. But not many of us have…
6 Signs That You Love and Accept Yourself
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are!” – Elizabeth Gilbert The concept of self-love and acceptance has become such a ubiquitous topic in the world of self-development that it’s almost cliché to those who come across it. Most people would say, “Yes, yes… I know that I should love and accept myself”, much in the…
The Importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Society
“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” – Mahatma Gandhi When we think of the word diversity, we often connect it to race and gender. But I believe that this definition is too narrow because it doesn’t capture the numerous dimensions of diversity that exists…
How to be a Good Beginner
“In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s, there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki Do you remember the last time that you tried learning something that was totally new to you? If you’re anything like me, you probably felt some discomfort and awkwardness. I never used to like putting myself in…
When it’s Okay to Break Away From Tradition
“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.” – W. Somerset Maugham Close your eyes for a minute and remember one of your favorite family traditions that you grew up with. Picture yourself immersed in the traditional practice along with your loved ones. Notice all the colors, textures, smells and sounds around you. Now focus…
How to Find Your Own Tribe
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Jane Howard Each and every one of us has a fundamental need for human connection. Not just any connections, but quality connections. That means we need to be in…
5 Things Animals can Teach Us about Being Better Humans
“If we could read the minds of animals, we would find only truths.” – Anthony Douglas Since the dawn of mankind, animals have been deeply significant to humans. This is evident in all the ancient relics that have been left behind such as paintings, totem poles and sculptures. Many of our ancient predecessors held belief…
The Importance of Asking the Right Questions
“The ability to ask the right question is more than half the battle of finding the answer.” – Thomas. J Watson Have you ever noticed how kids love to ask so many questions? They unabashedly throw questions at grown-ups every time they encounter something that piques their curiosity. “Why is the sky blue?” “Why do…
4 Benefits of Making Peace With Things You Can’t Control
“Anything you can’t control is teaching you how to let go.” – Jackson Kiddard Have you ever wanted something/someone so badly but you felt like you couldn’t do anything about it? How would you describe your state during those times? Chances are that you experienced one or more these emotions: frustration, neediness, helplessness, powerlessness, irritation,…
