Learning To Live With Ourselves

They say treat others as you would like yourself to be treated. Treat yourself the way you would like others to treat you, too.

Forgive Yourself

One of the hardest things in life is learning to forgive yourself, yet it is also one of the most important lessons to learn.

Embrace Your Inherent Imperfection

Life need not be an eternal war with yourself. You can choose to celebrate life, and your own imperfection, every single day. You’re human.

Nothing Will Change Until You Deliberately Change

Conscious change is the only sure way to bring more good things into your life. “Nothing will change until we change — until we throw off our dependence and act for ourselves.” Myles Horton Change is the only constant in this world — but conscious positive change is not. Most people let change sweep them […]

How To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy

“You are your only problem, and you are your only solution.” ~Howard  Rankin You have a dream for your life, a vision you want to make real. Chances are it’s a big goal, a massive challenge, something that will demand every ounce of your strength, persistence, tenacity and passion. You know it won’t be easy. […]

When I Hold Myself

During my hospital clinical placement I was able to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) one morning. I was given the honor to see, assess, and care for the most beautiful and precious little ones I have ever seen. They were so small, so new to this world. I saw, and held, the […]

Seneca on Activity, Fear, Self-Love, Death, and Enduring Suffering

All of us can stand to gain from musing on the thoughts echoed through the ages, the ideas passed on, immortal ideas, the gifts of those who came before us and were students enough of life to not only think, but be generous with their thoughts. It is one of the greatest gifts of all. […]