Going With the Flow

Observing the flow of water can be an inspiration for our own lives. Just like a river flows inside its banks, meandering this way and that, we also go through our lives usually following along the path that was set for us at a young age, encountering our own twists and turns. Water follows the … Continue reading Going With the Flow

Harnessing the Power of Perspective

When we ask ourselves “What will I focus on today?” it is imperative that we do so with the understanding that we have a choice. Perspective is important and it is powerful. “It's not what you look at that matters; it's what you see.”Henry David Thoreau By harnessing the power of our perspective and using … Continue reading Harnessing the Power of Perspective

Learn to Love Yourself

When we think of love, we usually think of loving others; however, love has many forms and one of those is self-love. Now, one might think that it is selfish or narcissistic to love oneself, but the truth is, we must love and respect ourselves first before we can truly share that love with others. … Continue reading Learn to Love Yourself

Patience, Grasshopper

There are times when, despite our best intentions, we are less than patient. Whether we direct this impatience at ourselves, others, or our circumstances, it can cause us to react irritably or hastily, which will possibly create a volatile situation, where we end up making bad decisions which leads to stress and regrets. “One moment … Continue reading Patience, Grasshopper

Rolling with the Punches

When the unexpected happens, and people around you do things that upset you or cause you to feel let down, it can be extremely difficult to accept. People you thought were dependable may decide to switch things up and give little or no notice about it. This can be not only inconvenient, but it can … Continue reading Rolling with the Punches

Giving and Receiving Support

We all need support from time to time. Most people have the idea that they alone must get thigs done, if they want it done right. Or we try to take on too much and end up in patterns of shouldering all the responsibility and perpetually taking care of others, and which leaves us feeling … Continue reading Giving and Receiving Support