Writing relaxes and inspires me. I know myself to be a writer. It is part of my identity. Ever since I could first hold a pencil in my hand, I wrote. Sharing my writing, however, required me to overcome major doubts and achieve a depth of self-confidence I may not reached otherwise. Getting from the ease of drafting my thoughts…
The topic of happiness and discussion of ways to get and be happy means nothing when you’re miserable. What happens during those times when you just don’t feel the joy? Even though research proves putting a smile on your face does increase joy, it won’t bring lasting peace if you’re burying pain. For joy to endure, agony needs to end….
Friends share our happiness, pain, success, and hard times, making those experiences much richer. But over time it is easy to get casual over who we travel through life. Life is about growing through our experiences and becoming a better person. The people around us need to support that growth or the friendship fails. There is a beautiful synchronicity to…
What gives you hope? What specific action do you take that makes you feel just a little more optimistic, a little more positive about your day, your life, and the world in general? Life deals us all tough times. What makes them most challenging is often the suddenness with which they occur. We have no time to prepare for an…
How do you turn a day from ordinary into extraordinary, or transform a perfectly acceptable situation into a memorable occasion? The key to infusing your life with more transformative moments, bringing in greater levels of unadulterated delight, and experiencing pure bliss is as simple as infusing more of yourself into the day. We all have unique characteristics and talents that make…