What we release to the world, we get back eventually. That means everything we say, do, think, and feel comes back to us full circle. Knowing that, why wouldn’t we say nice things, do kind acts, think positive thoughts, and feel happy most days? We are not perfect, so we are going to mess up …
I was visiting my friend Kelly in New York City a few years ago and learned a surprising lesson that stuck with me since. No it wasn’t, “Don’t sit next to the naked dudes in the Turkish baths.” It was this simple phrase: “You can’t give to take.” I was drunk off the big city (though we …
We often feel pressured to put others before ourselves. When we put others before ourselves, we convince ourselves that we’re doing the right thing, no matter what it costs us. I disagree with this philosophy. It is not selfish to put your needs before someone else’s. It is not selfish for you to prioritize your …
March is a month of hope. For many, it is the last month of snowstorms when an occasional bird can be heard serenading the morning sun. I’m one of those jerks who lives in 80-degree weather all year ’round. I said goodbye to snow about a year and a half ago. But 80-degree weather all year …
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 …
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 …
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,” …
There’s something lurking in your life that’s keeping you from what you want. Norm Mulder knows what it is. Randy Leprevost knows, too. Do you? Do you know exactly what is preventing you from losing weight, changing your diet, managing your stress, improving your relationships, advancing in your career, and feeling happy most days? You …
