“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren’t alone.” ~Jeanne McElvaney
“If you don’t stop worrying about what others think of you, then you will always be their prisoner.” — Lao Tzu
People talk about looking for love in all the wrong places, and in a sense, attention-seeking is the materialistic urge applied to popularity.
Our materialistic value system is causing us to live in a world where so many people become hardened and lose access to who they truly are.
No matter the year, the truth does not disappear when it is ignored or forgotten.
“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes a day, unless you are too busy, then you should sit for an hour.” ~Ancient Zen proverb
A client of mine recently wrote to me saying: “I feel like I’m SO far behind and need to be insanely productive every single day.”
Those who fight depression, or what my friend calls the “battle of the mind,” never chose to be in this place.
Do not be disturbed by things out of your control. Build foundational pillars for the life you aspire to live.
There’s always something going on in the world that feels overwhelming and stressful. Here’s the tool box to help you maintain your sanity.
Hikikomori – A phenomenon spreading throughout the world describing socially withdrawn youth self-isolating from society at large.
Each of us knows what pain is. The good news is, despite being vulnerable to pain, our bodies are naturally able to heal themselves.
“What is the cost of lies? The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all.” ~ Hannah Arendt
Even though you feel you can do it all on your own, keep your eyes and ears open for true growth. They say timing is everything.
Choose to live by design instead of by default. Fear regret rather than failure. Take risks for what you will gain long-term.
