“Every night list five things that you are grateful for. What it will begin to do is change your perspective of your day and your life.” ~Oprah Winfrey By Erin Scott Are you thankful for what you have? You may compare yourself to others—thinking that they are richer, wiser and more successful than you are. […]
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Traveling as a Way to Help Combat Depression
Guest Post by Luana Weaver According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 out of 20 Americans 12 years of age and older reported being depressed. Why are so many people blue when there is so much to live for? The problem is circumstantial for many. They have stressful jobs, a turbulent […]
5 Ways to Live a Fulfilling Life
By Harrish Sairaman Bored with the monotonous routine and want to break free? Neither a vacation nor any drink can make that happen. These methods have a temporary effect on your life. The moment you come back from your tour or recover from a night of drinking, life takes you back to its same old […]
17 Quotes on Compassion to Elevate Your Life and Others
World-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Compassion is a verb”. Being deeply aware of another person’s suffering and then acting to relieve that suffering is true compassion. We see this compassion when people do kind acts like volunteering for a cause they believe in, lending a hand to a neighbor in need, or listening […]
Why Compassion is Incredible for Your Health
By Jennifer Landis Compassion is a desirable trait, a trait or virtue you want to have and one you look for in others. It’s a bit different from empathy or altruism, because it’s a direct emotional response to another person with the express intent of helping. Empathy is an emotional response, and altruism is an […]
What I Learned About Love to Help Mend a Broken Heart
Guest Post by John Crosby English Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson said, “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” Sometimes I wonder if it’s true. Sometimes I think it’s better not to have loved. Not to have been hurt at all. Sometimes I wonder if the pain was worth […]