There is a difference between anxiety and patience. If we knew with 100% certainty that the dream would arrive next week, we would have...

Writers have the power to spark a sudden realization that changes "everything." We can invent new characters, send someone to the rescue,...

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This is a friendly reminder that denying the existence of a problem does not actually solve the problem. Interestingly, this simple truth...

If we demand kindness, we must first be kind. If we desire stronger communities, we will reach out to embrace others in a caring way and...

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Say you've longed for something, invested time preparing for it, dreamed of adventure on the seas of fortune, but can't seem to release...

What happens when we give ourselves permission to take a break from the mental grind? Let's experiment today. #ReadTheStain Image...

Clarity and empowered action are a potent combination. Let's power up to create positive change. #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the...

I see a mom who told a child not to climb on the furniture a hundred times, and yet, that child continues the behavior right in front of...

Have you ever been trapped in a job, living situation, or a relationship? How long did it take to get out, and why did it take so long?...

Not all problems are ours to solve. Sometimes the best course of action is no action at all. #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva...

So we are cruising at high altitude, focused on our life's mission, and not bothered by setbacks because we are taking the long view....

Sometimes we get stuck on the ground dealing with low-level problems and forget the clear sky above the clouds. Life is more enjoyable...

I hear phrases, like this one, rise from the place of creation as I fall asleep, wake, or emerge from a meditative state. These are times...

Say last week was average, a 5 on a scale of 10. Without dwelling on what went wrong, ask, "What can I do to make this week a 7?"...

I heard these words as I was falling asleep last night. What do they mean to you? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media...

When a stranger in a supermarket randomly starts yelling at us, we know they have a problem that an emotional outburst just vented. Easy....

Whether we are developing characters for a story or encountering odd behavior in real life, this situation explains the motivation for...

Fact: we humans love to complain, but we do not like to change. We keep adding pillows to our ruts to avoid the pain of climbing out....