Have you been feeling a little down or out of luck lately? Or maybe you are looking for words that can inspire you and give you some motivation? There will always be those times when you feel like the whole world is against you. People seem to not care about your feelings and endeavors, and … Read more
What’s the glory in living? How do we find our real purpose in life? This post is a compilation of quotes from one of the greatest and most influential poets in the history of literature – Walt Whitman. Walt Whitman was not just a poet and an essayist. He was also a humanist, who valued … Read more
A loving family should bring warmth, happiness and hope without limits. It should instil trust and respect whilst being a celebration of unity. But whilst many families strive for such a positive environment, we haven’t all been so lucky. For those of us who’ve dealt with a selfish parent, the emptiness is overwhelming. The constantly … Read more
Have you ever heard someone say, “I woke up on the wrong side of the bed?” I have heard this saying many times. To take it a step further, I have even gotten up on a different side of the bed to test this theory out. What I soon realized was this: whether I had … Read more
Communication is a vital aspect of my job. I would go so far as to say that my training and expertise as a therapist amount to nothing without good communication skills. Communication allows me to cultivate empathy, achieve a profound understanding of my client’s needs, convey my knowledge in a useful manner, and build a … Read more
Have you been feeling down lately? Or are you looking for some great ideas that can help you improve your mood? We all have those down moments when we feel unenthusiastic about life. It seems like no matter what we do, we can’t get ahold of ourselves, and things just continuously fall apart. But during … Read more
Have you ever wondered what lasting happiness looks like? Have you ever wished to achieve authentic well-being? Each of us -no matter the race, culture, or socio-economic background we were born and raised in – want a happy and joyful life. The only thing that differs is the means through which we achieve it. While … Read more
Loneliness sucks! Being lonely means feeling isolated and apart from the people around you. Even those with many “friends” are subject to loneliness if they feel the value of those connections is superficial. Almost everybody will feel lonely from time to time. But we typically cycle in and out of the feeling as life throws … Read more
At my hiking group, it was quite a shock when a fellow hiker told me that I’m such an extrovert. Excuse me? I’m definitely an introvert. Always was, always am, and always will be. But her comment did get me thinking: Can an introvert become an extrovert? We all have to adapt to circumstances, and … Read more
When people think about coloring books, they usually think about things that are meant for small children. In reality, there is nothing wrong with being creative, regardless of how old you are. Therefore, there are numerous benefits of adult coloring as well. In fact, if you build the “coloring habit,” then it can reduce your … Read more