“Truly great people do not feel important, they make others feel important.” – Mini Dama A visit to a museum like the Louvre in Paris is the closest thing you can get to a time machine. Wandering from one gallery to the next gives you instant access to the majesty of human history. Every painting,…
5 Ways Introverted and Sensitive People Can Change the World
“Don’t underestimate me because I’m quiet. I know more than I say, think more than I speak and observe more than you know.” – Michaela Chung “Why are you such a loner?” “You’re too sensitive/emotional. You need to have thicker skin!” “Why are you so complex? Keep things simple!” “You won’t amount to much if…
The Power of Visualization and Why You Should be Doing it
“You’ll see it when you believe it.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer Above my work desk stands a framed poster, the iconic Vision image of Walt Disney and Cinderella’s Castle superimposed over the empty site where The Magic Kingdom would one day stand. Below the image is written, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible,”…
The Secret to Cultivating Authentic and Healthy Relationships
“Your relationship to yourself will always be reflected in your relationship with others.” – Vironika Tugalvea Have you ever considered how many real and authentic relationships you have in your life? I’m not referring to the random people who follow you on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Nor am I alluding to the acquaintances that you…
Life is Never Going to Be Perfect and Why That’s Okay
“Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and down, but that’s its beauty.” – Amit Ray Imagine for a moment that you’re on vacation on a lush tropical island. You unwind in a swaying hammock under the cool shade of a palm tree, sipping a refreshing cocktail as you…
How to Be a Good Role Model That Inspires Others
“Live in such a way that if someone spoke badly of you, no one would believe it.” – Unknown I could feel a buzz in the air at the ceremony that morning. I nervously straightened out my skirt as I waited in anticipation for my name to be announced by the chirpy-voiced host. After what…
4 Mistakes You’re Making When Interpreting Your Intuition
“Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind.” – Albert Einstein It was a breezy day in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Like most pedestrians in New York, I speed walked through the streets, on my way to the nearest subway station. My commute was interrupted by a middle-aged woman dressed like a gypsy from…
How to Make Time for Your Dream Projects When You’re Too Busy
“You will never find time for anything. You must make it.” -Charles Buxton. M If you’re like most achievers, you probably wish that you had more time to pursue a dream project that really matters to you. If only you had a little extra wiggle room in your schedule to enroll in an online course,…
The Art of Aging Gracefully
“There is an anti-aging possibility, but it has to come from within.” – Susan Anton Have you ever been in the presence of an elderly person who naturally radiates poise and grace, has a twinkle in their eyes, and a smile that warms your heart? My maternal grandmother is a person like that. She…
How to Let Go of Something That No Longer Serves You
“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew “The root of suffering is attachment”. These words, accompanied by an image of Buddha in his usual calm repose, emblazoned a T-shirt that I purchased from a rustic new age store in London….
