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“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
So you’ve resolved to be “happier,” but it seems like a daunting task. This quote, by Omar Khayyam, reminds us that our life is composed of moments in time. We move from one moment to another; and together, those moments make up our life. Therefore, if we can concentrate on…
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“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.”
“There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures.”
“Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.”
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“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
It’s natural to feel sad when something good comes to an end. Practically no one sees a good thing come to an end and says glad that’s over. Whether it’s a great experience, a good book or movie, or the life of a loved one, the more common response is…
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“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.”
“The struggles we endure today will be the ‘good old days’ we laugh about tomorrow.”
Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise.
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“When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.”
The word guilt is associated with the past. We feel guilty about things that have already happened. Meanwhile, anxiety is associated with the future. We feel anxious about what is to come. It’s important to note that these two emotions pull us in two different directions: the past and the…
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Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
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The difference between treating a physical vs. an emotional wound is that one heals faster when it’s covered and the other doesn’t
There’s a common misconception that it’s better to leave wounds exposed to let them air out–dry up and heal. Forget the bandaid. But…WRONG. Covering up wounds and keeping them moist, not dry, is what actually promotes healing. However, the opposite rule applies to emotional wounds. While covering up physical wounds…
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Living Life Poetically: The Unexplained
In life, there are a lot of questions. Often, there are more questions than answers. That’s completely normal. There are questions with answers you can lookup. Then, there are scientific questions you can look up but with limited or no answer. Meanwhile, there are questions you have to ask others.…
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Start and end the day with gratitude.
It’s simple. Wake up and think of at least one thing you’re thankful for. This simple act sets your day off on the right foot. An attitude of gratitude is more likely to carry on throughout the day if you begin the day with it. But don’t stop there. Before…
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“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.”
“Successful people have fear, successful people have doubts, and successful people have worries. They just don’t let these feelings stop them.”
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The Link Between Movement and How You Feel
Many of us are already familiar with the fact that anxiety can either cause paralysis or rushed movements. Sadness and depression can lead to slower and fewer movements. Meanwhile, the adrenaline rush from excitement can lead to more energetic movements. These are all examples of how the way we feel…
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Depression Part 3: Finding the Cause and Working Toward the Solution
How is depression caused? What can you do about it? Those are two big questions, and it would take a whole book to cover both of them–each. So attempting to do that in a single blog post is quite a challenge. But, through this attempt, we get a short yet…
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Depression Part 2: What is it? How and Why You Should Know
In Depression Part 1, we talked about the stigma that exists around depression. That was an important step because we’re not going to get anywhere if we’re too afraid to talk about it in the first place. But what exactly is it? Understanding what depression actually means is another step…
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The Debbie Downer Effect: How to Stay Positive Yet Supportive
So you happen to have a close friend or relative who’s always complaining about something or another. They’re always sharing some kind of bad news, and things never seem to be going right in their lives. But if things happen to be going well, it’s only momentary. Maybe for a…
