Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, surrounded by jerks. I have been a social introvert for as long as I can remember. You know, I always preferred the company … Continue reading
Meditation was for many years perceived by Western cultures as “mystic mumbo jumbo” from the Orient. In fact, it’s only in the last 10 to 20 years that meditation has become a common practice in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and … Continue reading
My courage is faith—faith in the eternal resilience of me—that joy’ll come back, and hope and spontaneity. —F. Scott Fitzgerald At this writing, I can bench press 150 pounds. It wasn’t easy. I put everything I had into it. My … Continue reading
I like to think that there is a meaning to life, in the sense that finding purpose and striving to reach that level of fulfillment becomes part of daily routine. Living just for the sake of it, without wanting to … Continue reading
It is widely known that eating a healthy diet benefits our physical health. But less is acknowledged about the psychological benefits. We have all tried exotic ingredients or foods that make us feel happy. But, how is our mood … Continue reading
Fool Me Once, Shame On You The biggest lie I was told growing up was that I had to work extremely hard to be happy and get what I want. That I needed to make sacrifices such as sleeping less … Continue reading
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