People often choose to vacation in natural surroundings because they love the stillness that comes with it. Take a moment to think about it. Besides the sound of birds chirping and singing, or crickets making music, silence is the overriding element. But that's what creates an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, helping us to let […]

You get out of bed. And you’re in another “mood.” Maybe you’re feeling grumpy, annoyed, irritable, impatient, angry, or simply a bit on edge. You lose it at a drop of a hat. The coffee wasn’t made right. That person meant to cut you off in traffic; how dare they! Everything gets under your skin. […]

“With equanimity, you can deal with situations with calm and reason while keeping your inner happiness.” — The Dalai Lama Over the past few years, we’ve all been through the wringer. It’s been one heck of a rollercoaster ride, to say the least. Feelings of anxiety and fear were heightened. Basically, most of us felt […]

Complaining is a completely normal part of human behavior. For many of us, it’s a way to vent out our frustrations - or even a way to start to see real change in the world (as long as it’s followed by positive actions!). Yet, we all know (or have known) someone that complains a little […]

I think most of us can agree that relationships are not always smooth sailing.  Some are great, some are mediocre, and some are just plain terrible. There are many reasons and many factors that play a role, but a lack of communication skills is a really common reason. You’ve got people who: don’t like to […]

Do you ever feel like you just need your world shaken up a bit?  Sometimes, this can indicate you need some kind of realization or enlightenment in your life. Maybe things have been kind of dull and mundane, or you generally feel “stuck.” Or perhaps you’ve recently undergone a big life change, or maybe you’ve […]

Most of us crave personal improvement, and we do the best we can to achieve that. We read books, consume material, and spend time with people who help us become the best version of ourselves and lead more fulfilling lives.  As we do so, at some point we have to stop and look back to […]

You know that sudden feeling in your gut - that tight squeeze or gentle tug that says something's up? Maybe it whispers quietly, nudging you toward or away from something, or perhaps it screams at you to sprint full-speed in the opposite direction. But how do you know if that voice is truly your intuition […]

There are some habits and behaviors that make it difficult for us to live with others. We're talking about the people who interrupt or cause drama everywhere they go. Those passive-aggressive folks, or the ones who make every conversation about themselves.  Behaviors like this can be labeled toxic to be sure, but they also happen […]