“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~Marcus Aurelius Every time I get back up from my […]
If You’re Afraid to Ask for Help Because You Don’t Trust People
“Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.” ~Les Brown I sat in the doctor’s office, waiting—linen gown […]
How I Stopped Feeling Sorry for Myself and Shifted from Victim to Survivor
“When we deny out stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.” ~Brené Brown There was […]
Feeling Burnt Out? How to Slow Down and Reclaim Your Peace
“Burnout is a sign that something needs to change.” ~Sarah Forgrave Fifteen years ago, my doctor informed me I was in the early stages of […]
Searching for Purpose? 5 Ways to Embrace Not Knowing What You Want
“Omnipotence is not knowing how everything is done; it’s just doing it.” ~Alan Watts We sometimes hear of remarkable people who just knew what they wanted […]
3 Things I Realized When I Stopped People-Pleasing and Let Myself Receive
“Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart.” ~Brene Brown The honest truth about needing to […]
How I’m Coping with Grief by Finding Meaning in My Father’s Death
“Life has to end, love doesn’t.” ~Mitch Albom Before we dive into the dark subject of death, let me assure you, this is a happy […]
20 Inspiring Acts of Kindness and Giveaway Winners for HumanKind
Last week I ran a giveaway for Brad Aronson’s HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time—a heartwarming book that highlights ordinary people […]
How I Overcame My Psychic Addiction and Stopped Giving My Power Away
“If you’re looking for a sign from the universe, and you don’t see one, consider it a sign that what you really need is to […]
Are You Pathologizing Normal Emotions? It’s Not Always a Mental Illness
“Don’t believe everything you think.” ~Unknown Society is becoming more accepting of mental illness. That’s great, but there’s a downside that we need to talk […]