“Difficulty in inevitable. Drama is a choice.” – Anita Renfroe As humans, we’ve always had a natural penchant for drama. The ancient Greeks, for instance, had a flourishing theatrical culture. They built massive amphitheaters where spectators could enjoy performances ranging from tragedy to comedy. The Greeks were passionate about using drama as a medium to…
The Importance of Honesty and Integrity
“Wisdom is knowing the right path to take…integrity is taking it.” It was a sunny, spring morning in Kyoto. The Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom, spreading their sweet fragrance across the green landscapes of the Japanese archipelago. The Nijō Imperial Palace looked postcard-perfect in this idyllic setting. I took a minute or two…
How to Be Giving Without Sacrificing Your Needs
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown Sharing is caring. Most of us heard this term repeatedly when we were kids. Your parents may have asked you to share your toys with a sibling or split your sandwich with a school…
4 Ways to Stay Motivated If You’re Not Seeing Immediate Results
“Brilliant results don’t just show up by chance. The finest things in life take patience, focus and sacrifice.” – Robin Sharma Chasing our goals can often feel like an uphill climb. Like a mountaineer you will be tested with challenges as you ascend to the peak. Much like mountaineering, the process of accomplishing our dreams…
How Being Childlike Makes Growing Up Easier
Recently, I had the pleasure of watching Disney’s Christopher Robin. It’s a moving film that tells the story of a middle-aged man who reunites with his childhood friend, Winnie the Pooh and all his companions from The Hundred Acre Woods. His friends help him rekindle his enthusiasm for life and remind him what’s most important….
Why Complaining Blocks Your Abundance
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou Let’s face it – things won’t always go our way. Unless you’re as tranquil as a Zen monk, you’ll respond with disappointment, anger, and frustration. You might even let out a few expletives or whine about your…
4 Reasons Why Stereotypes are Harmful and Destructive
“A stereotype may be negative or positive, but even positive stereotypes present two problems: They are clichés, and they present a human being as far more simple and uniform than any human being actually is.” – Nancy Kress “All teenagers are rebels. Goths wear black clothes and are outcasts. All blonds are unintelligent. Women can’t…
How to Overcome Laziness and Be Productive
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We all have those days when we just can’t motivate yourself to get off the couch (or out of bed). You take a cursory glance at the pile of paperwork on your desk, or the overflowing laundry basket and promise…
5 Realities I’ve Learned to Accept and Grow From
“The truth will set you free but first it will piss you off” – Gloria Steinem Growing up can be tough, especially when you have to come to terms with some harsh realities. Earlier this year, while watching the BBC documentary Frozen Planet, I was stunned by the footage of killer whales working together to…
What it Takes to Turn to Pipe Dream into Reality
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Do you have a dream or an idea that inspires you? Are you passionate about manifesting it while at the same time, ignoring the doubtful voice within you that tells you it’s far-fetched and out of reach? There might even be people around…
