“In our lives, change is unavoidable, loss is unavoidable. In the adaptability and ease with which we experience change lies…
Tiny Buddha
Even in the Hospital, He Found Joy in the Now
“Don’t let the sadness of your past and the fear of your future ruin the happiness of your present.” ~Unknown…
How Changing My Words Changed My Life for the Better
“Our words create our world.” ~Rich Litvin I remember when I was about seven years old, shouting spitefully at my…
How to Live a Life You Love (Even If Others Doubt You)
“Not all those who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien I will always remember those words. I had just decided to…
Free Up Your Space: Two Simple Questions for Easy Decluttering
“Owning less is better than organizing more.” ~Joshua Becker There are lots of reasons to declutter—to free up space, to…
It’s Not Selfish to Want to Thrive, and I Now Know I Deserve It
“To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.” ~Celestine Chua I’m twenty-nine-and-a-half and I’ve…
6 Addiction Myths (from My Life with an Alcoholic)
“Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose acceptance. If…
Why I Won’t Just “Let Go” of the Hurt in My Heart
“It’s not a matter of ‘letting go.’ You would if you could. Instead of ‘let it go’ we should probably…
10 Things You Need to Know to Maintain Strong Friendships
“A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.” ~Frank Crane Studies show that feeling connected to other…
How to Journal Away Your Disappointment in Yourself
“Forgive yourself for not knowing better at the time. Forgive yourself for giving away your power. Forgive yourself for past…