Have you ever picked a beautiful rose and been pricked by a thorn? How do you respond in this situation? Do you curse the thorn or do you use it as a lesson to be more mindful the next time you pick a rose? It’s safe to say that we all want to feel good. We all desire beauty, joy, peace, and ease. But in our pursuit of these beautiful things, we can’t avoid the

Have you ever done something in the moment that you regretted later? Maybe your partner didn’t wash the dishes like you had asked them to, and your temporary feelings of anger cause you to yell at them. Or maybe you were having a great night out, and overcome by positive feelings and you decided to drink and drive. When we make decisions and take actions based on temporary feelings, we can get into serious trouble

Have you ever watched a baby learn to walk? A baby gets up, wobbles, and falls down again. He will try countless times to get back up, wobble some more, take one step, and fall down again. The baby fails countless times. Now imagine that after these failed attempts, the baby just decides that this whole walking thing just isn’t for him, so he decides to never try again. Of course, this doesn’t actually happen

We all have people who are our inspiration. Maybe it’s an olympic player who has dedicated her life to her sport despite challenges and setbacks. Maybe it is an entrepreneur who defied all societal norms and created a successful business. Their commitment to excellence is inspiring and can light a spark within you. But how do you get there? Adopt a Growth Mindset In order to be excellent, you have to adopt a growth mindset.

Wisdom is not just about being book smart or intelligent. Wisdom is not attained by reading or memorizing information. So then what is wisdom, and how can we access it? According to Confucius, there are three ways to learn wisdom: “First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Let’s take a look at how we can become wiser and tap into our inner

Do you ever feel like you are insignificant? Like what could you possibly do that would make any real impact on the world? Whether it’s donating money to end poverty or switching to a metal straw to be more eco-friendly, sometimes it feels like, “what’s the point?” What difference can this really make? The truth is, nothing is insignificant. Every little bit adds up. Small Things Make a Big Difference You never know the impact

When someone hurts you or takes advantage of you, do you overlook it or is there a consequence for their transgression? According to this saying, “if you forgive the fox for stealing your chickens, he will take your sheep.” you should do the latter. If someone takes advantage of you and gets away with it, they will probably repeat their actions and do worse. But Shouldn’t You Forgive? Isn’t it better to forgive and overlook

Have you ever said something that you later regretted? Maybe you were tired from work and stressed about everything on your plate, and you snapped at your partner. Or, maybe you accidentally said too much to a friend who wasn’t ready to hear what you had to say. Our Words Have Power What we say can hurt somebody and cause lasting damage to a relationship and a person’s emotional wellbeing. Even though you might feel