Forgiveness is complex. The act of forgiving encompasses many positive emotions like sympathy, empathy, and compassion in response to something that at one point hurt us immensely. To be a human who can forgive is a powerful and healing skill. But how do we forgive? A...
No matter what you have in life, you could always have more. But, is “more” actually better? Postponing fulfillment and happiness through a thought process of “If I had this, then I would be happier” is one of the easiest ways to live a life you are perpetually...
We all know the famous quote from Dr. Suess “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” There is a lot of truth within this saying that can be a guide for those of us who have experienced loss. Loss comes in many forms. Sooner or later, we will probably...
Pain is an event that inevitably all humans experience at some point in their lives. Challenging life experiences are not uncommon, however, they can be very debilitating. It is important to define two specific and different ways we experience adversity. In this case,...
One morning in High School, I woke up with a terrible pain in my stomach. When I went to the doctor to figure out the issue, he asked me questions about me and my life. I told him that I was in high school, had a very heavy course load because I wanted to graduate...
Social media helps keep people connected, but it also has negative side effects. It helps people say cruel things with the armor of a cell phone screen between themselves and the victim. Some people may react by being cruel themselves, and the cycle of cruelty and...