Every once in a while, when an emotion and/or visual stands up and moves to the front of the line, it becomes both therapeutic and necessary to put pen to paper (or in this case hand to keyboard) and allow that single feeling to share its story. I adore my drives. There’s just something about…

By Petra Scott “Your face will change. Your body will change. The only kind of beauty that endures is the kind that lives in your heart.” ~Lori Deschene How many times have you hidden away from the world when you felt ashamed by your appearance? How many invitations have you turned down because you felt…

By Miranda Hill “You’ve got to do things that feel unnatural if you want to grow.” ~Jon Morrow “You’re leaving, aren’t you?” my boss said. “Yes,” I nodded. “What do I have to pay you to make you stay?” he asked. I just stared at him. No words would come. “There’s nothing I can do,…

By Michael James “Learn the alchemy true human beings know. The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open.” ~Rumi As much as I tried to apply personal development ideas in my life, I failed big time. All the affirmations in the world couldn’t make me love myself. The more I…

  By Andrew Brodsky “There is nothing else than now. There is neither yesterday, certainly, nor is there any tomorrow. How old must you be before you know that?” ~ Ernest HemingwayIt was a Wednesday afternoon, just like any other. I’d spent the last three hours bent over my laptop at a coffee shop, trying…

We received permission from this gifted author to post some of her content as written on another site and this one also stood out. Sometimes real joy can be achieved by doing the simplest of things. Have you found your joy? ************************************************************ A Prescription for Joy By: Kate Evans Originally Posted on Elephant Journal.com As…

Next week in the states we will start off our holiday season by celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s a time where families can come together, celebrate the bond they share and enjoy good times and good conversations with each other. It’s also a holiday where we focus heavily on being thankful and showing gratitude for all we…

As spiritual beings, every one of us has the right to our own emotional freedom. We have a right to feel what we feel and express ourselves in an authentic way; however, too often this freedom becomes locked down and caged. This is especially true in relationship scenarios, but is never healthy. Have you ever…

When any of us hold someone dear to our hearts, we will often cling like glue to make sure everything stays in place. If you have been hurt several times in the past, there is a chance you will hold on even tighter. Nobody wants to go through heartbreak all over again. Nobody wants to…

When you first meet someone new and hit it off right away, it’s normal to start planning and thinking about all of the things the two of you could do together, but too much attachment over time can lead to a lot of relationship struggles. If you feel the two of you should be doing…

We’ve talked a lot about relationships lately, but this week I would like to focus in on the importance of creating a genuinely exciting and enjoyable life. This is something everyone deserves, yet it is something that always seems out of reach. It happens all the time. You watch a show or see a commercial…

Everyone has done something in a relationship they regret. Everyone has accidentally brought on emotional pain to another without even realizing it. It happens, but too frequently, when you experience bad relationship after bad relationship, you may start to think your past mistakes are the cause of your current relationship experiences. You may assume you…

It goes without saying that love, while absolutely beautiful in its purest form, can quickly turn laid back positive feelings into stress and anxiety. This is especially true when you intuitively feel as if things are starting to go downhill in your current love connection. It happens when your partner’s behavior suddenly changes for no…

It is that time of year again where many of us feel obligated to sit down and self-assess in order to develop even better versions of ourselves. While this can be an excellent exercise that focuses heavily on self improvement, all too often our goals and aspirations fall short as the year moves forward. How…

Tis the season when we tend to express our thanks for all that we have and for all we have been given. It is a time for family, friends, and loved ones to come together and celebrate all that life has to offer. For many of us, this is a once a year event, but…