“Learning history is easy, learning it’s lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.” – Nicolas Bentley “Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment we have been among it’s passengers. But where are we going? And what kind of future will we discover there? Surprisingly,…
How to Become More Present in Your Life
“Wherever you are be all there.” – Jim Elliot The clock ticks away – a reality that can’t be changed, no matter who you are, or what you do. To most of us, this doesn’t matter much. We simply continue through the motions of our daily routines, trying to get as much done as possible….
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…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” – Oscar Wilde Have you ever said or done something on the spur of the moment, only to regret it later? After reflecting on it, you may have said to yourself, “what…
Why the World is Far Better United than Divided
“A world united is better than a world divided, but a world divided is better than a world destroyed.”- Winston Churchill World peace is an age-old ideal. Some of the most prominent political and spiritual figures and humanitarians have been passionate about their support of it. Former US president, Thomas Jefferson, said “we love and…
6 Universal Laws You Should Be Aware Of
“The Universe is not made of stuff but of possibilities mysteriously turning into the experience of stuff.” – Deepak Chopra Life can often feel like an uphill battle. No matter how hard you try, there are times when things just don’t seem to go your way. You experience struggle, unfulfilled dreams, resistance, and loss. During…
Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking
“The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity” – Keith Ferrazzi When you think of the word ‘networking’, what image comes to your mind? Do you see yourself darting around a room, shaking people’s hands, exchanging business cards and giving quick pitches? Do you see yourself holding a cocktail glass as you saunter…
4 Signs That You Need to Reinvent Yourself
“Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw I’ve always found makeover shows fun to watch – I love when an unknowing candidate is selected to receive five-star treatment to create a total turnaround in their appearance. The best part is when the participant walks onto the stage after…
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…
Why Learning About Other Cultures Enriches You
“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” – Mahatma Gandhi Did you know that humans have about 12,000-60,000 thoughts a day? Out of those, 98% of them are exactly the same thoughts that we had the day before. Clearly, many of us spend our days stuck in the…
