Quotes and affirmations can help inspire us. They can lead us down a good path and help increase our happiness.
This section contains quote posts that will help inspire, motivate, guide and influence us to make positive changes in our lives that will have an impact on our wellbeing and happiness
Are you a compassionate person? Or do you know someone who exhibits that trait? Compassion comes from the Latin word “compati,” which literally means “to suffer with.” It is more than mere empathy and care—it is the desire to help someone who is suffering, and to be able to help that person ease their pain. […]
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“And still, I rise.” Short, yet very powerful, this quote is from Maya Angelou, one of the most iconic authors and activists of all time. In fact, many of the influential quotes you will find online (and even offline) are from Angelou. Quotes aren’t just a bunch of words combined together to impress. They come […]
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Wouldn’t it be nice to be greeted with kind, loving words when you wake up in the morning? Imagine you are too tired to get up because of a rough night. Your phone beeps and you see a whole stack of text messages from your partner saying the same thing over and over: “Where were […]
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Courage and vulnerability—are these two character traits related? Is it possible to be courageous and vulnerable at the same time? Brené Brown believes that one has to learn to be vulnerable before reaching the highest peak of courageousness and bravery. In her words, “You have to embrace the suck; courage over comfort.” This post is […]
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What does it mean to be Zen? How do you get into a Zen state of mind? Zen has its roots in Mahayana Buddhism, a school that teaches Taoist philosophy and Chinese spiritual practice. It emphasizes the human’s capability to train self-control, awareness, and meditation. Strictly translated into plain English, it means “meditative state of […]
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All of the conveniences of the modern world were introduced to make life better, easier and more efficient. From microwaves to smartphones to international travel, there has never been a better time to be alive, right? The pace of daily life is incredibly hectic with people having to multitask on minor and major issues. Being […]
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