We tend to believe that we should always be honest and tell the truth. But should we? For the most part, I believe we should. But, we should remember that some topics require just as much caution when telling the truth, as when one attempts to conceal it. Case in point. When I worked for the man in Corporate America, I worked at a Silicon Valley tech company that claimed to have an open culture.

To heal a wound, one must stop touching it. While many of us will revisit our wounds from time to time, continuing to do it doesn’t allow us to heal. And sometimes have to go beyond the injury to heal it effectively and benefit from its lessons. Here are some steps to help heal the emotional wounds that have had a negative impact on your life. Take Some Time to Reflect It’s okay to take

When it seems like so many things in life are out of your control, it’s easy to settle into a passive state of mind where you just meekly accept whatever happens to you, rather than being more decisive about creating a life you love. As a result, you end up drifting aimlessly through life, feeling powerless to change your circumstances. It’s worthwhile to keep reminding yourself that you are the only one with the power

The journey of self-acceptance can be long and sometimes daunting. And you can spend a lifetime trying to figure out who you are and accepting that person. Though there are lessons to be learned within each journey, it’s easy to forget that self-acceptance is a key component to loving yourself. The saying, “The ocean does not apologize for its depth, and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take, and so, neither

In the movie Inception, Cobb explains how when you can plant an idea in someone’s mind through a dream, it can be done in such a way that the person wakes up and believes that it was their own idea. He asks what the most resilient parasite is, and then says it’s an idea. He goes on to say, “Once an idea has taken hold of the brain, it’s almost impossible to eradicate.” When we

All children need to feel loved and supported by the adults in their life, but sometimes those adults may not know how to give that. This can leave a child feeling hollow and disconnected from the people around them. Even as a child grows into an adult, feelings of sadness and emptiness can persist, often contributing to health problems, depression, and low self-worth. It’s also common for an inner disconnection to breed more volatile feelings

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