Life’s harsh realities. — As we go through life, we run across a plethora of hurdles, difficulties, and roadblocks along the way. It is important to be conscious of the harsh realities of life to grow as stronger and more resilient people. Here are six sobering truths about life: . . . 1. No matter how hard you try, no one’s perfect. Individuals who…

Here are seven of my favorite life lessons that I wish I had learned earlier. — Sometimes it takes terrible decisions, unfortunate circumstances, and a little time to grow up to finally understand the best of what we always knew. It feels like these lessons come too late, but maybe that’s because they haven’t sunk in yet. Here are seven of my favorite life lessons learned…

The value of connecting with nature and the outdoors. — So I recently had the chance to go on a camping trip. It was my first time, and I have to admit that there were a few things about camping that I didn’t know about before going. I’m not just talking about things like peeing in the woods or eating…

Rebuilding and thriving after adversity. — We all go through it. We’re on top of the world one minute and down and out the next. We are lost, alone, and have no hope. Pain can last for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months. But it is possible to pick yourself up…

My thoughts as an introvert. — I’m shy. I stay in and avoid parties, going out with friends, and meeting new people because all of that makes me anxious. I love to read, and while this makes me a good candidate for being an introvert, it also means I spend a lot of time alone. Sometimes…

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. — “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This classic saying sums up the power of simplicity in the face of overwhelming adversity. There is beauty in being able to reduce a situation to its barest, simplest terms and thereby gain new clarity and control over it. Here, I will explore…

For me, it’s not easy to admit that I have a problem. But I do. — This blog post is based on my opinions thoughts and thinking. For me, it’s not easy to admit that I have a problem. But I do. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, and I finally dare to say it. I’m quitting these 7 things today to help…

Christmas is a time of year when we try to show one another the best side of ourselves. — Christmas is a time of year when we try to show one another the best side of ourselves. We nominate ourselves to be more compassionate, and we do our best to be grateful. But the holiday season is also a time when it’s really easy for us to forget about…

Sometimes, it can be straightforward to get sucked into the daily routine of life and forget that we are in control. — Sometimes, it can be straightforward to get sucked into the daily routine of life and forget that we are in control. For me, when I wake up in the morning, my days tend to follow a specific pattern. …