“Learn the difference between connection and attachment. Connection gives you power, Attachment sucks the life out of you.” We all crave deep and meaningful connections. We long to be in union, in mind, body, and spirit, with that one special person. So why do we find it so difficult to find? Part of the problem…
You’re Not Broken. You’re a Work in Progress. Here’s Why.
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” When you wake up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror, what’s the first thought you have? If you’re like most of us, you might zoom into that tiny zit on your forehead, the bags under your eyes,…
What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned
“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon When we face disappointment, there is a temptation to believe that life is working against us. Maybe you didn’t get that job that you thought you were perfect for, an important relationship went south, or you sustained an injury that…
How to Deal with Haters Without Giving Away Your Power
“I don’t have time, energy, or interest in hating the haters; I’m too busy loving the lovers.” – Steve Maraboli Hater: A person that simply cannot be happy for another person’s success. So rather than be happy they make a point of exposing a flaw in that person. – Urban Dictionary Haters have existed long…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
