Ask anyone who watches Marvel’s Spiderman movies, and they’ll tell you that one of the most famous lines they remember is, “With great power comes great responsibility.” From the bible to Voltaire, these words have made their impact throughout the most famous writings in history, and with good reason. It’s interesting to research the meaning of this phrase all the way back to its origin, and when you do, you find that though much has

Have you ever tried to distract yourself when you are sad? Maybe you schedule a lunch with friends, or you throw yourself at work. When something happens that makes you feel a negative emotion, you get busy. If that is you, you might be using busyness as a coping mechanism to deal with unresolved feelings and trauma. What is Trauma? Trauma, is an event or series of events that causes “a lot of stress.” Symptoms

Oftentimes it can feel like things are going wrong. Like something isn’t right. Like you are behind in life, or your goals seem so far away. Have you ever felt this way? As a fellow human, I know the feeling. But what keeps me in the process is knowing and believing that I am exactly where I need to be. Whether you believe in the universe, God, source, destiny, or some infinite potential, know that

The 2006 movie, The Departed, is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film, Internal Affairs. There are also some elements in it that are based on the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang. A variation of this quote is spoken by the character, Oliver Queenan (played by Martin Sheen) when speaking to Billy Costigan (played by Leonardo DiCaprio). In the beginning of the movie, DiCaprio’s character wants to become a Massachusetts State Cop. During his

Have you ever gotten bad news, had a heated argument with a loved one, or had a bad day at work and taken a walk in nature to instantly feel better? No matter how advanced we get in our modern world with technology, nature will always have an invaluable effect on us. After all, we human beings are one with nature; we come from the earth and return back to it. For me, immersing myself

When life is running smoothly and things are going well for you, it’s easy to feel good and keep a positive disposition. But when life gets stormy and unpredictable, it’s also easy to get swept along on a current of negativity and spiral out of control emotionally. As many people do, you might find yourself attempting to “calm the storm,” by trying to control the people and circumstances around you, which is usually a fruitless

The truth can hurt sometimes, but it is usually less destructive than lies. Maybe you have previously been in a situation where you felt uncomfortable speaking your truth, either because you didn’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, or because you were afraid that they would ridicule or disagree with you. While withholding your truth may seem like the best way to avoid conflict, it does nothing to serve you or others. You may have noticed

Chocolate ice cream or an apple for dessert? Waking up early and hitting the gym or sleeping in? Taking the stairs or taking the elevator? On average, human beings make about 35,000 conscious decisions every day. 35,000! From small choices like what to eat to bigger decisions like what career path to follow, we are constantly bombarded by choices. Some choices are easier than others. And some are more tempting than others. Have you ever