Does something you did in the past trouble you? So much so that you feel haunted by guilt, remorse and self-blame? If so, practice self-compassion by writing yourself a heartfelt letter of forgiveness. Try this: Sit somewhere quietly to write your forgiveness letter. Let the words flow from a place of support and understanding rather […]
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How Forgiveness and Grace Led to My Recovery
“Forgiveness is an act of self-love” ~Don Miguel Ruiz By Mel Davis My name is Melissa and I am a recovering alcoholic. I am now 32 and mother of two boys, Charlie and Harry, aged four and two. I am happy to say that I began my road to recovery 14 years ago. I guess […]
10 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
“The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.” ~Benedict Cumberbatch Sometimes what keeps us from getting what we want in life is our reluctance to change our routines and habits. We want to minimize the stress and risk that breaking the […]
20 Kindness Quotes to Inspire Greatness
Practicing kindness is one of the fastest and most gratifying ways to inspire greatness in ourselves and others. Many of us are kind by nature, but what if we consciously looked for opportunities to extend kindness as we go about our day? Some opportunities can be to help carry groceries for someone, letting a car […]
12 Personal Growth Ideas
Do you feel sometimes that each day morphs into the rest? That you are just going through the motions? You may not be in your ideal job, are saddled with too many obligations or just plain need a change. Shaking up the routine may be just what you need to arouse some excitement and enthusiasm […]
Choose a Virtue in the New Year
With the New Year here, you may be thinking about the resolutions you want to make. Setting goals is beneficial, yet you might also feel the weight of figuring out how to achieve them. Trying to achieve the same goals year after year without results can be disheartening. Instead, how about choosing one word—a virtue—that […]