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My friend Ashley got a job as a scare actor in a haunted house attraction for Halloween. She jumps out of a closet and yells, “Boo!” Then people shriek and run away. Hearing this, I scratched my head, wondering why people pay to be scared. This dynamic goes far beyond a Halloween prank. People pay […]
Try for a moment to imagine an existence without end. All your goals now would be replaced with new ones… for eternity. All plans you make now will be fulfilled or replaced by others. All experiences you have would satisfy or not, and new desires would arise. All you have lost will be found. And […]
Albert was left at the entrance to an orphanage in Kenya when he was about 5 years old. He was mute, depressed, filthy, emaciated, and barely able to walk. Without a way to recount his autobiography, and with no family, he had no name, no birth date, no history. By the time I met him, […]
Time doesn’t truly exist. Time is a human construct used to describe the reality in which we exist here on Earth, an illusion we’ve become immersed in within what we call the fourth dimension. Time has become such an integral part of our lives that we seldom question it anymore. We use it to wake […]
Anders Ericsson is best known for his emphasis on the importance of practice on attaining mastery. His work was so influential that it led to the 10,000-hour rule, a term coined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book “Outliers.” Gladwell proposed that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert, based on Ericsson’s research. […]
Everyone has a story to tell. You do not have to consider yourself a ‘writer’ to have the desire to find your voice and express yourself. But, too often people, women especially, believe their voices are not worthy of being shared, or that their stories are not important enough, or that they do not have […]
Adult bullies appear to be increasing in society: in families, in the workplace, in higher education, and in the news. Sooner rather than later there may be a bully in your life. Be prepared so that you don’t over-react or under-react. Adult bullies often were bullies as children, but most children (maybe 90%) outgrow bullying […]
Just turn on the news, and you will get a blast of fear and uncertainty. Both are prevalent worldwide right now. We are all connected, and we all can navigate life’s challenges as opportunities to grow and transform. I don’t typically watch TV and I turned on the news this past week and witnessed a […]
When we don’t get what we want, it can be easy to feel discouraged, frustrated, and defeated. We may question our abilities or feel like we aren’t deserving of success. It’s important to remember that setbacks and failures are not a reflection of our worth or potential, but they provide valuable opportunities for growth and […]
In the grand tapestry of a woman’s life, menopause stands as a pivotal chapter. Marked by significant physical and emotional changes, this transitional period, often accompanied by a symphony of hormonal fluctuations, presents unique challenges to mood, weight, and overall well-being. However, with a thoughtful and holistic approach to lifestyle, women can empower themselves to […]
