The Heart of Everyday Living is in Virtue
Change can be welcoming, but when it’s unwanted, it can be tough to accept. Most of us have experienced unwanted change like an unexpected breakup, a job loss, or a serious diagnosis. A major life disruption like this can make it impossible to be positive, let alone hopeful. But so often, the change catapulted us […]
Forgiving someone who has wronged us can be difficult, seemingly impossible, but if we don’t, negative feelings can prevent us from moving forward in life. Anger, resentment, and bitterness towards our offenders can affect our physical health and limit our potential. For example, if we’re stuck in an unresolved conflict with someone, thoughts about it […]
Are you uncomfortable living with uncertainty? You want to know what happens next and when. If you can’t get answers, you feel anxious, frustrated, and powerless as to what’s next. Losing our sense of control is not pleasant but much of life is uncertain. We’re amidst a pandemic and not sure how it will all […]
If gratitude is the parent of all virtues, as Greek philosopher Cicero said, then love is the most celebrated of virtues. Inspirational love quotes, poems, songs and writings surely communicate love’s enduring power. Love lifts us from darkness, makes us happy and rewards us beyond measure. Even with its mystery, confusion, conflict, and suffering, love […]
What is your creative outlet? The one that you get lost in for hours? You feel happy and fulfilled while doing it? This form of self-expression is where you’ll experience your highest levels of creativity according to author Daniel Pink in his book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. He says, “For artists, […]
