Reflect for a moment on how truly pointless it is to consistently return to a person that has proven time and again that they do not have, are not willing, or are not capable of giving you what you need. You're looking for the definition of a word, but you're asking a calculator. You went [...]
Mental, emotional, physical. All forms can be a catalyst for incredible transformation. Sometimes, the pain is loud and demands our attention. An emotional event, a fight, harsh words, the damaging of the body. Sometimes, pain is just an underlying, shameful hum in our daily lives. Consider even something as simple as always feeling self-conscious about [...]
Not everyone is trying their best. Not everyone is trying to be empathetic. Not everyone is trying to be helpful. Not everyone is trying to be loyal. Not everyone is trying to be open-minded. Not everyone is trying to be self-aware. Not everyone is trying to create meaning in their lives. Not everyone is trying [...]
What a year it's been, right? Damn. Before I could even start writing this, I had to go back and read my previous New Year's post to see if and how I've changed. Give it a look if the mood strikes you, but let's get through this new word purge first. How's my year been? [...]
You're gonna die. Oooh, baby. That's right. Let's just kick this list off with a bang. You, my friend, are going to die. We all will. Sucks, right? Sure. But, let's flip the mindset about it and turn that inevitable little tidbit into something useful. That's the number one thing you need to remember when [...]
Hello, Anxiety. Showing up again uninvited and empty-handed. Creating a feeling of non-belonging where it doesn't belong. Tightening a vice in my chest where air should be flowing freely. Turning insignificant decisions into behemoth choice beasts. Causing me to worry about things that will never come to fruition. Telling me I'm not good enough because [...]
What exactly is a "niche", you ask? It's defined as a "comfortable or suitable position in life or employment" or as a "product or service that appeals to a small, specialized section of the population." It's the thing that all search engines, marketers, and advice-givers want you to define for yourself because, without having made [...]
How many times have you been told not to compare yourself to others? Give or take about a million and two times? I'm just guesstimating here. It's harder than ever to avoid comparing our lives when they're more on display than ever before. But, here's one of the best reasons I've found to try and [...]
Meditation ain't just for buddhist monks anymore. It's hit the mainstream harder than ever through celeb endorsement, mindfulness apps, and brain sensing headbands. But, plenty of people still think it's a waste of time or choose to avoid it because they assume it has to come packaged with religious undertones. Nope. It's more than that. [...]
Who are you when the world isn't looking? Who do you become in the moments after the door closes behind you after a long day at work? Who are you when that door shuts, the lock clicks satisfyingly into place, and you're free to be alone and un-judged by the eyes of others? What facades [...]
