Have you ever missed out on an opportunity because you waited too long to decide that you wanted that opportunity? Unfortunately, this happens to people all the time, and the main culprit is procrastination. Today’s quote speaks to this phenomenon and reminds us that no opportunity is available forever. We need to stop procrastinating and take opportunities when they present themselves. Dangers of Procrastination We have all been there: we put off doing things that

Do you have a big goal or a desire that lights up your heart? Without something to work towards or hope for, life would be dreary! As children, we are bright-eyed and full of dreams, believing anything is possible. But as we grow older, we get caught up in the fears of the world and let some of our desires die. We stop believing that anything is possible like we did when we were kids.

In the movie The Matrix, Neo is advised not to try to bend the spoon, but to instead try realize the truth: There is no spoon. He is then told that it isn’t the spoon that bends, it is only himself. Neo cannot manipulate reality and bend the spoon, he can only change his own thinking. By confronting his preconceived ideas of how the world works, he can change his thinking, and as a result,

In the 1998 Disney movie, Mulan, the Emperor of China describes Mulan as a flower that blooms in adversity, making her the most rare and beautiful of all.   For some background, Mulan went to war in her father’s place to protect him from potential harm. She ends up becoming the hero of her country. When offered to work at the palace for the emperor, she turns him down because she wants to go home

What is love? Love is the most fundamental yet nebulous feeling that makes us human. It’s the fabric of our existence. We all crave love because that is what we are made of. However, in our humanness, we can begin to fear that the love we have will leave us. What if our loved ones leave or pass away? What if their love runs out? This quote is one that was spoken by Sirius Black

There are times in life when it’s wiser to hold back on speaking your mind, especially if it could get you into trouble or hurt someone you care about. This is especially true during those moments when sharing your thoughts and opinions would only escalate a conflict or argument, rather than promoting peace and harmony. However, even if you choose not to speak your thoughts aloud at certain times, it’s still important to validate them

In Game of Thrones, Petyr Baelish says these words in Season 3. And it begs the question: When does one truly feel satisfied? Have you noticed that we humans always want more? First, we want a job that pays us X. Then, we want an apartment of our own. When we get an apartment, we want a bigger one. We constantly want more and bigger. The same goes with salaries, jobs, cars, and our phones!

I love this quote from Kurt Cobain. As detailed in many books and documentaries, Cobain dealt with a lot of stuff growing up and as a young adult. These things inspired his creativity. While he died young at age 27, Cobain was wise beyond his years and was truly an old soul. Life is hard for all of us. We all go through hardships and unimaginable things. While we may feel like we are alone