“Let us reach for the world that ought to be.” – Barack Obama It’s hard to be an idealist in this world. There’s always something tragic happening. Just turn on the news, and you’ll see a flood of headlines about the latest shooting, natural disaster, political scandal, or crime. Each headline adds a layer of…
What We See in Others is a Reflection of Ourselves
“The outer world, and everyone in it, is just a mirror of our inner world.”- Dan Brule Have you ever noticed what dogs do when they look into a mirror? They bark, growl, and run around. They do this because they believe that what they see in the mirror is another dog and not their…
5 Signs That You’re Too Hard on Yourself
“Strive for progress. Not perfection.” “Always do your best.” This is one of the most common phrases you’re likely to hear growing up. I regularly heard it from my family and my teachers. Although I understood what they meant, I had no idea what ‘doing my best’ looked or felt like. Like most people, I…
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover. Here’s Why.
“Don’t judge my story based on the chapter you walked in on.” Buying a book off the shelf is a sensuous experience for book lovers like me. Our eyes glide across the shelves of colorful titles. The whiff of freshly printed books lulls us into intellectual bliss. The feel of each book that we pull…
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Negative Thoughts
“You can’t stop negative thoughts from coming but you can choose to not let them take root.” – Joel Osteen All of us have experienced what it’s like to be caught up in a storm of negativity. Whether it was an offhand comment made by someone close to you, or a specific event that instigated…
The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance
“Confidence is silent, insecurities are loud” Confidence has been championed as an integral part of a healthy mindset since as early as the 4th century, when Greek philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, said that “a lack of confidence is not the result of low confidence – rather it’s our lack of confidence that causes difficulties.” In…
The Difference between Love and Infatuation
“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…
