Young love is idolized in our culture. As we become more youth-obsessed, old love has taken a back seat. But both types of love are special in their own way. Favoring one over the other will lead to missing out on the full spectrum of love. Find out how both young and old love can…
Can’t Find Happiness Within Yourself (and in the now)? Here’s Why.
Happiness is a desirable state. Yet, for many of us, it feels elusive. If our necessities for survival are met, and we’re not dealing with severe physiological and mental health issues, it boils down to how we think and perceive. If you’re struggling to find happiness within yourself, it could be because of one or…
The Halo Effect: How it Influences Our Relationships (and why it matters)
All of us judge people by their appearance. From hairstyle to posture, we look at everything to build a picture of them in our minds. By nature, we’re prone to taking people at face value. It’s convenient, and it’s an instinctive response to determine trustworthiness. First impressions count, but we must know that our judgments…
Threatened by Others Success? Here’s How to Regain Self Confidence.
Whether it’s a co-worker, friend, or influencer, seeing others succeed can lead us to question our abilities. Feeling threatened by others’ success is normal and does not make you a bad person. But it does mean that there are some beliefs that you need to take a closer look at. The good news is that…
Why Having High Standards Does Not Make You Picky
Being called picky is a hard pill to swallow. When others accuse us, we doubt ourselves and lower the bar. But if we don’t have high standards, we attract what we don’t want. We allow low-vibrational people who don’t add value to our lives. Learn how to set high standards the right way and replace…
How to Increase Emotional Intelligence and Why it’s So Important
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is defined as “the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions.” EQ is not just some nice-to-have trait — it’s essential for our general wellbeing. Although different types of people handle emotions differently, anyone can learn how to increase emotional intelligence with the right knowledge and tools. Find out how to increase…
Why Loving Fiercely is Worth it
Our experience of love is greatly impacted by how deeply we love another person. Today, most people tend to stay on the shallower end of the emotional pool to avoid vulnerability and appearing too keen in their connections. But loving fiercely is one of the most effective ways to experience bliss and spiritual alchemy. Find…
Is Love Blind? How we Choose our Partners
Falling in love is one of the best experiences, but it can also blur our vision. That’s why it can often feel like love is blind. A vital step in our search for loving and meaningful connections is understanding the forces that impact our choices. A lot goes into creating sustainable long-term connections and having…
How to Cope When Reality Does Not Meet Your Expectations
We all face times when our reality does not meet expectations. This becomes painful when we’re unable to manage the gap between the two. The wider the gap, the more we suffer, especially if we resist and deny. When we build awareness and take responsibility for the filters through which we see the world, we…
Situationships: What they are and Why they’re Unhealthy
A situationship is a romantic liaison that’s undefined. It’s a relationship label that’s become common in modern culture, where people are placing more importance on freedom and personal growth. While situationships can work in the short term and under specific conditions, they can harm us in the long run. Find out how to evaluate whether…