If you're like millions of people around the world, you're probably tired of the lame, usually misused accusation that it's "fake news." Politicians, particularly in the U.S, have come to use that accusation as a crutch. A very dangerous crutch that is causing untold problems. … [Read more...]
You Are Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea and That’s Okay
One of the most difficult things to deal with is rejection. No matter how confident and secure we are, feeling rejected hurts. How we deal with rejection, both real and perceived, can make all the difference in the world to our ego. … [Read more...]
Finding Your Passion in Life
My painting was bad...really bad. When I first sat down to try my hand at painting, I was excited. Could I be the next Jasper Johns? Was I a Claude Monet in the making? I soon discovered that sadly, I am not. … [Read more...]
25 Positive Affirmations to Improve Your Mindset
Do positive affirmations really work? Can they help us to be more focused and optimistic? Yes to both of those questions. And, saying a positive affirmation is especially important upon waking up each morning. … [Read more...]
How to Better Deal with Rejection
Rejection can be an awful experience and it really does hurt. It doesn't matter much who is doing the rejecting, how, or why we're being rejected — it's never pleasant and it can really shake our confidence...if we let it. … [Read more...]
Do You Build a Bridge or a Fence?
So often in life, we build a fence, rather than a bridge. When faced with conflict, sometimes the easiest response is to close ourselves off — to put up a defensive barrier instead of a gesture of peace and reconciliation. When we do this, who does it hurt more? … [Read more...]