A good majority of the population suffers from a lack of self-confidence. Our views on what represents beauty and success in our society is quite distorted. So much, it perpetuates the pressure to match up to an ideal that doesn’t exist. Undoubtedly, this can create or add to insecurities we may have about ourselves. Many […]
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you are living in someone else’s shadow? Were you raised in a home where a male played the central role of the family. He made the decisions dictating the lives of everyone in the home. There are plenty of family units around the world that remain […]
We all like a little bit of mystery now and then. We say we want to know everything about the object of our affection. But a little intrigue keeps things interesting, doesn’t it? There is nothing wrong with not knowing it all to the last nook and cranny. Truth is we will never know anyone […]
Las Vegas is one of the most visited cities in the United States. As an adult, a trip there can be similar to a ride on a roller coaster. It’s not a place to relax or sleep. Everything you could ever want is on a little stretch located south of city limits. The electrifying 4.2 […]
We live with a world of ideas in our heads. The thoughts that take over can overwhelm the most brilliant mind. There is innocence held by children that allows them space to dream. Nothing is out of reach during that REM sleep. Dreams of becoming president, famous pop star, or astronaut. All there for the […]
Do you know what your purpose is? Can we live a full life without one? Most importantly, have these questions crossed your mind? A conversation with a friend some time ago helped inspire my own mission to finding purpose. A sort of private inquisition began to unfold for me. I asked myself so many questions. […]
We’ve all felt the agony of loss, heartbreak, labor, illness or defeat. An overwhelming emotion that can cripple the strongest of men and women. For others, it can serve as a driver pushing them to the next plateau. Serena Williams secured a spot in 2018’s US Open after not making the cut in her last […]
A new school year begins this week. We watch our children start a new phase of their education. While some just begin their journey, others look forward to the culmination of young adulthood. It’s a beautiful, yet nostalgic time because we have to slowly let go of our little ones. Raising them is challenging but […]
As a fan of Hoda Kotb, I try to watch The Today Show now and then when the opportunity presents itself. Recently, I was lucky to find a wonderful moment of solitude enticing me to indulge in an episode. During this segment she discussed a book called “Gift from the Sea.” The book was originally […]
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius It’s taken a big part of my life to understand that thoughts create reality. If we focus on something long enough we begin to believe it. So much, that it has the potential to design an environment supporting the thoughts generated. By […]
