“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…
The Subtle Art of Healthy Detachment
“Remain in the world, act in the world, do whatsoever is needful, and yet remain transcendental, aloof, detached, a lotus flower in the pond.” ― Osho, The Secret of Secrets “The root of all suffering is attachment.” – The Second Noble Truth of Buddhism. To understand the real meaning behind this truth, try to recall…
Why the Grass is Not Always Greener on the Other Side
“You may think the grass is greener on the other side but if you take the time to water your own grass it would be just as green.” – Unknown On April 29, 2011, an estimated 200 million spectators tuned in to watch the Royal Wedding. After so much hype and publicity, the day had…
How to Avoid Getting Involved in Unnecessary Drama
“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…
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…
