Care about other people’s approval, and you will always be their prisoner. – Lao Tsu Why does it matter what others say? After all, we are the ones who will live with the consequences of our choices and we can…
The practice of detachment is recommended by many religions around the world. However, it can seem strange – why should we become less attached to things and especially people? Isn’t that a big part of what motivates us? First, detachment…
Our lives have never been busier than they are now. There are endless things to do, tasks to complete, courses to take, skills to learn, emails to answer, and so on. This can make us feel overwhelmed. So, what can…
What are you scared of? We are all afraid of something. This fear often hides something behind it, a deeper concern. Are you afraid of public speaking? Perhaps you fear being mocked, laughed at, and rejected. Are you afraid of…
Our clothes do not determine who we are. But they do add to the impression others get of us and can also make us appear better or worse depending on how we look. Clothes, especially in a formal environment, send…
Every situation we face can help us learn something. We just need to draw the right lessons and analyze it. Doing this is essential, but we often confuse analyzing with being negative. Most people tend to have a bias that…
The way we spend our morning can set the tone for the rest of the day. Some habits can leave us feeling tired and unmotivated, while others give us a boost of energy and allow us the chance to start…
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference…Give us courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped,…
We often look for enemies in other people. He is judging me. She is letting me down. They are not being supportive. But the truth is that our biggest enemy, the one who can hurt us the most, is ourselves.…
Good parents protect their children from traumatic experiences and those that are not fit for their age. But there can be too much of a good thing, and some parents, usually with the best intentions, take this too far and…
“Humans spend years eating, sleeping, working, and worrying about those things, but it is their free time that is most important. If spent well it can render them into great people, if squandered, it cannot.” We all want to be…
Growth is a process, not a destination, but it does lead you to a destination. Growth is like climbing up the ladder, one step at a time towards success. Although you may never see the end of the road immediately,…
