“Love sees clearly, and seeing, loves on. But infatuation is blind; when it gains sight, it dies.” – Mary Roberts Rinehart “These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder Which, as they kiss, consume” ― William Shakespeare Shakespeare perfectly captures the flavor of infatuation in this excerpt from…
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair
“Play fair, be prepared for others to play dirty, and don’t let them drag you into the mud.” – Richard Branson Life is ultimately a game of power. Some people earn it, some are born into it, some marry into it, while others are okay with lying low. What’s more revealing about a person is…
Why You Should Not Allow Labels to Define You
“Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people.” – Martina Navratilova “So, tell me about yourself” is arguably one of the most frequently asked questions. Whether you’re in a job interview, on a date, or part of a social gathering, you can be sure you’ll hear this inquiry in some…
5 Telltale Signs of a Trustworthy Person
“Trusting someone is my decision, then proving me right is their choice.” History and fictional narratives are littered with stories of betrayal. Julius Caesar was murdered by his supposed friends. Darth Vader from Star Wars assassinated the Emperor Palpatine. Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen sold CIA information to the Soviet Military intelligence agency. Judas, one…
How to Stop Worrying About Things That Don’t Really Matter
“You don’t have to care about everything around you. Some things are best to be left ignored.” Let’s face it – most of us are guilty of being worriers at some point, and it’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s just part of human nature. The same mental processes that have helped us advance…
How to Believe that You Are Good Enough
“Believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic.”- Brené Brown ‘Am I good enough?’ Four simple words, yet so full of emotion. In our competitive society, it isn’t surprising how often people doubt themselves. Throughout our lives, our abilities are sized up with different yardsticks: school grades, work appraisals, net…
5 Reasons Why Failing Does Not Make You a Failure
“Failure is not the opposite of success. It’s part of success.” “I feel like a failure!” We’ve all uttered those words at some point in our lives. The bigger and more unconventional your goals are, the higher the chances that you’ll feel like a failure. Safer choices are less risky because the paths that lead…
Why Freedom is Everyone’s Birthright
“Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.” – Khalil Gibran The word ‘freedom’ has been a mainstay in our zeitgeist. As our species has evolved, so has its meaning and significance to us. It’s worn many different faces throughout history. Writer Vasily Grossman highlights this in his book, Forever Flowering. He writes, “the…
Why the Truth Will Always Set You Free
“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” – Oscar Wilde “I’m afraid that is the reality of the situation, Seline.” My counselor looked at me with consoling eyes after our lengthy discussion about my complicated family dynamics and how they could impact my future. I looked out the window for a brief respite, trying…
How to Stay Hopeful When You’re Disheartened by the News
“Carve a tunnel of hope through a dark mountain of disappointment”. ― Martin Luther King Jr. The sun is shining bright. The birds are singing. You feel top of your game as you prepare for the day ahead. You’re full of hope and positive expectations. Until you turn on the news. You freeze as you…
