Rachael is the founder of The Be Well Place. She loves to write, travel, recycle, and discuss the meaning of life. Her goal for this website is to provide encouragement for others to get out of their own way and live the lives of their dreams.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a byproduct. – Eleanor Roosevelt Some people seem to be effortlessly happy all the time, no matter what the situation. These people are not superhuman, nor do they know something we do not know. They simply enjoy life and discover that when they laugh, do things they enjoy, refuse to …
Life is for those who persevere. And perseverance takes strength. But strength isn’t just about getting beat up by other people and continuing onward. It’s also about working hard so that we stop getting beat up. We like to think that we’re strong because we can receive insults and take on stress. But we’d exhibit more strength …
Trust isn’t something other people earn from us. Like forgiveness, trust comes from within. Trust means letting go of the fear of being hurt. It means putting the ego aside and accepting people’s presence no matter what they’ve done in the past. Trust and forgiveness go hand-in-hand. They are mere words to describe the same unsettling …
Let’s face it: the founding fathers of America were badasses. Sure, they were wealthy white guys with questionable ethics and a distaste for illiteracy. But they were also idealists who had enough courage to stand up for what they believed in – freedom. They knew freedom would come with costs, but that didn’t stop them from fighting …
Whether you’re a an avid fan or despise the upcoming holiday, Valentine’s Day is coming. And that means two things: chocolate and depression. Many people are excited that for one day in February it is totally excusable to overdose on candy and sugar (so long as it’s heart-shaped). Then there’s those who abhor the color red …
When we are of love, we are our true selves and our best selves. Love is a gift to give others, and it is a gift to give ourselves. But even more importantly, love is the expression of the true self in its purest form. All our souls are of love. If we are not …
Being vegan is not just about animal rights and boycotting meat factories. It’s also about eating delicious food that’s good for the body. It’s about cooking to support health, excite tastebuds, and encourage environmental and social responsibility. It’s not a diet – it’s a way of life. It’s not a diet – it’s a way of …
This article is another one of those “boy meets Peruvian hiking guide, Peruvian hiking guide introduces boy to magical purple corn tea, boy’s life is changed forever” stories. You know, one of those… I joke because this story is far from typical. It is a story of life transformation and the desire to share an …
My friend Moe is living in Australia to fulfill a lifelong dream and personal journey. Her mission is to learn, love, laugh, and really break out of her shell, have an adventure, forsake the straight and narrow and carve her own path. You can follow her compelling tales from down under here: Journey Uncharted. Although things are …
We all have the same amount of time each and every single day. What we do with that time is entirely up to us. We usually find ourselves saying, “I do not have enough time for ____ because ____.” Fill in the first blank with something on your goal or bucket list, such as “work out more,” …
