In a society obsessed with romantic love and fairy-tale endings, the concept of platonic love often takes a backseat. Platonic love emphasizes a deep emotional and intellectual connection between people without romantic involvement. It celebrates and encourages a sense of love, respect, and support. By reimagining relationships beyond romance, we open ourselves to myriad possibilities….
Pursue Effectiveness: Why Choosing Substance over Fame Leads to True Success
In a world obsessed with fame, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: substance. Success shouldn’t be measured solely by popularity or recognition. Instead, it should be defined by our impact and being willing to pursue effectiveness and not fame. In this post, you’ll learn the importance of embracing substance and its power to…
Transactional Love vs. Real Love: Which One Truly Satisfies and Why?
Transactional love is a relationship in which individuals engage in a give-and-take dynamic driven by personal gain or self-interest. Genuine love, unlike transaction love, is characterized by selflessness and an unwavering dedication to the well-being and development of the other person without expecting anything in return. While all relationships have a certain transactional component, knowing…
Reclaiming You: How to Find Yourself After Losing Your Way
Losing your way is a common experience. It can arise due to significant life changes, challenging situations, or simply losing focus on your goals. Losing your way can impact several aspects of your life, like your relationships, career, and well-being. It can result in stagnation, unhappiness, and feeling stuck in a rut. But getting lost…
Exploring the Cosmos: 5 Life Lessons Cosmology Can Teach Us
Cosmology is the study of the universe’s origin, structure, and evolution at the scale of many millions of light-years. The vastness of the cosmos is both humbling and awe-inspiring, presenting many untouched frontiers for scientists to explore. But did you know that cosmology can also teach us valuable life lessons? Here are five lessons we…
6 Reasons Why You Should Choose Quality Over Quantity
We’ve all heard the age-old advice, “You should choose quality over quantity.” It states that value is more important than volume. In our culture of excess, this can be challenging advice to follow. In our quest for perfection, we risk focusing too much on the chase for more – more money, status, material objects, and…
Why Spending Time Alone Makes You a Better Friend and Partner
Many people find being alone hard to endure, especially for extended periods. It can make people feel lonely and unloved. But there are many benefits from spending time alone when done in moderation and with intention. With these tips, you’ll learn how to schedule enough alone time to regroup and replenish so that you can…
How to Find Balance Between Being Content with Striving for More in Your Life
When you think about your work, finances, social life, relationships, or the number on a weighing scale, where do you have to be to feel content in each area? You may have noticed that being content has a short shelf-life. It’s not easy to hold onto that emotion unless we intervene with deliberate thoughts about…
Ikigai: What is it and How it Can Help You Find Purpose and Meaning in Life
Finding purpose in life is something most of us want. But asking about your purpose can seem like too lofty an aspiration. Fortunately, there are models we can use to unravel our unique purposes, one of them being Ikigai. Ikigai is a Japanese word that represents the passions, talents, and professions that give meaning and…
Types of Relationships: How to Choose Ones That Are Right For You
Relationships are the bedrock of life. Healthy and meaningful connections ground us. As we get older, it becomes harder to find and nurture them. Once we find a partner, they and our children come first, and other relationships become “nice-to-haves.” But there are plenty of opportunities to connect, and you don’t have to be limited…