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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October brings the spooky holiday of Halloween, when ghosts and goblins, trick or treat, and pumpkins are carved. Monsters, ghouls and vampires sneak out of the shadows and scare us as we jump in our seats and scream at the screen. Thankfully, those diabolical creatures of terror live in the world of fiction, even as […]
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Feeling lost and in need of a motivational boost? Or maybe you are under stress and need something that can inspire you? There are several things that make us lose our motivation. For instance, even if you know you are doing a job well, if your boss reprimands you without warning, you might find yourself […]
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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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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 […]
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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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