“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…
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…
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…
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…
