“In a garden of everyday experience, we uncover unexpected treasures.” – Charlotte Joko Beck, Zen teacher
How often do you want things to be different in your life?
A bigger house, new smartphone, or more cash? A perfect partner or kid? A breathtaking body or outstanding experiences?
Yep.
Welcome to the club of human beings. [Read more…]
Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions?
Maybe it was to finally get away from a toxic person, or to lose 30 pounds, or to quit smoking.
Most of us have. [Read more…]
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”- Roy L. Smith
Inspirational quotes from celebrities interspersed with common wisdom and practical tips
We are in the middle of the Christmas season, just over the third Advent.
Christmas stars on windowsills, traditional trees dressed in glittering glass balls and garlands. Gnomes and other magic creatures curiously peeping at us from their temporary residences on shelves, cabinets, and even from under the ceiling. [Read more…]
“Nobody’s perfect. We’re all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.” ― Jeanette Walls
Do you believe a person can change? [Read more…]
Last month, I went through the challenge of revisiting my past.
I was in my parents’ home, empty of people but full of stuff—and memories.
The journey had the potential to be a disaster. It could’ve thrown me into a downward spiral of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. [Read more…]
Have you ever had to do something so unpleasant that the thought alone would send your anxiety through the roof?
The very idea of doing it has the power to set your skin on fire, deprive you of sleep, and highjack your thoughts. Your heart jumps frantically as if it wants to break out of your body and hide somewhere safe. [Read more…]
