Acceptance

I'd rather argue with you than kiss someone else. - Unknown We live in a society where people have become accustomed to changing their partners on a regular basis. But when you meet the right person in your life, changing them for…

Grieving is universal. In every person's life, at some point, there will be at least one encounter with grief. It may be from the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or any other drastic change that alters…

There is a saying that goes, "Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed." Unfortunately, expectations have proven to be the root of all disappointment and that is, unfortunately, the hard truth. Most of us have…

It's a strange paradox, but a true one. The minute we stop searching for something - the perfect partner, the big promotion, the dream apartment - always seems to be the moment that we find it. We pine for these things, sometimes for years,…

Personal authenticity is a lifestyle decision that involves self-knowledge, moral integrity, and a commitment to maintaining one's individual identity and values. In our image obsessed society, it can be difficult to find people who are …

Some of us really have a hard time keeping things quiet upstairs. What is meant by that is this: as humans we overthink stuff. It is easy to get caught up in reactivity and let our minds race. Here are some ways to slow down the hamster…

We’re not talking “Tiger Mom” here, where intense focus is directed at excellence in child performance. Rather, what signs indicate maternal prowess that is, simply put, strong? Buy an “Intelligence is sexy” t-shirt! I confess to bias.…

Highschool Student Shae Glover has, in my opinion created one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. She explains in her video, "I conducted an independent project, which evidently turned into a social experiment halfway through,…

There is a big difference between someone who is a loner-by-choice and a socially rejected person. Contrary to what most people think, being a loner is neither good nor bad. Loners tend to be individuals who enjoy spending time alone as…

We have all had those days where if we had a place to escape to, we'd be off in a cartoonish puff of dust headed to our respective happy places. I know I do. I have them all the time. I've always believed wholeheartedly in the statement…