When it feels like darkness is casting its shadow on us, and depression is looming over us like a monster, it is critical that we look for the light, for the good, in ourselves and in others. Just like the sunlight brightens the day, kindness, love, caring, and compassion are the lights that brighten our … Continue reading Be a Light
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
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
I’m going to write about the F word. You know…forgiveness. It is of such profound importance that it is the subject of many books, articles, and spiritual practices. And it is not easy. If it was, then there would be no need for so much focus to be put on it. When we hold on … Continue reading To Forgive Is to Heal
Sometimes it can feel as if the weight of the world is on our shoulders. We take on too much responsibility, striving to meet the needs of others, often overlooking our own. Whenever we think that it is selfish to think of ourselves, it is important to remember that we cannot do everything alone, and … Continue reading Replenish Your Soul
Many times, we feel compassion for others, and are gentle with them when they are going through tough times. However, we tend to overlook this kindness when it comes to ourselves. Instead, we berate ourselves and believe the negative self-talk that creeps in, often without our even being aware of it, and very soon, we … Continue reading Self-compassion
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