We like to think that we are competing with other people, such that when we beat other people, we have evidence to support our superiority. But superiority is temporary. There is always someone else to defeat. Until we have conquered each and every single human being on this earth, we will never truly be the …
Don’t care what people think of you, but put your best face forward. Express who you truly are, but follow the rules. Such conflicting statements. Or are they? It seems the battle of self-worth and confidence begins every single morning we wake up and dress ourselves for the day. It’s so subtle, yet so powerful and significant. Many …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This is the first article in the series, How To Reason With Unreasonable People. Click here to visit the original article that started it all. In this article, we discuss a communication tactic called, linear conversation. What are linear conversations? A linear conversation is a conversation with a set path. You discuss point A, then …
Christmas is a very special religious holiday where Christians all around the world celebrate the birth of Christ. But I’m here to tell you, Christmas is so much bigger than that. I grew up Catholic, so I once devoted myself to Christ and fully experienced the mystery and magic of Advent. It was lovely to grow …
