What is Wabi-Sabi? "Wabi-sabi" is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that encourages finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the incomplete. It values authenticity, simplicity, and the natural cycle of growth and decay. The term is derived from two concepts: Wabi: This refers to the rustic simplicity, freshness, and quietness found in nature. It can also denote […]
Change is not popular; we are creatures of habit as human beings. 'I want it to be the way it was.' But if you continue the way it was there will be no 'is'. - Robin Williams Rooted deeply in each of us is uncertainty. Human beings are creatures of habit. We want to find […]
With the start of a new year, most of us are trying our best to ensure that we unleash our best selves. We are in the process of learning new things and unlearning old habits that might have held us back in the previous year. Unfortunately, many of us unknowingly think we know it all. […]
If you have ever shown any interest in mental and overall wellness, you have definitely read or been told about the many benefits of journaling. I won't go over them here, but there are many reasons why you should start. However, the concept of journaling is often oversimplified, and people who are starting on this […]
Have you ever just wanted to vent only to be met with someone who won’t level with you? You long for understanding. However, you’re left feeling invalidated, misunderstood, frustrated, and disappointed. Trying to express your feelings to someone that lacks empathy is like trying to hammer a nail into concrete. It’s not going to go […]
Personal growth is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Why? Because as human beings, we truly do desire to learn more about ourselves and how to navigate life. However, not everyone acts on this desire. These are the ones that get stuck looping the same patterns, with many of their patterns not really serving them that well. On […]
Years ago, I was in a relationship where I tended to take things personally, many of which had absolutely nothing to do with me. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was dealing with a lot of insecurity and emotional mayhem. I made plenty of things about me, and reacted from a space […]
Unlike physical maturity, which follows a more predictable pattern as we age, emotional maturity is influenced by various factors such as life experiences, personal reflections, and intentional learning. Most of us, as we grow, encounter situations that force us to mature emotionally, such as: our parents’ divorce difficult conversations break-ups relationships failures and more Or […]
Being upset with someone else for making a mistake is one thing, but being upset with ourselves is another. For a start, it's easy to sleep peacefully if someone else made a mistake. But you probably find yourself laying awake at night, rehashing things over and over when it's you who messed up, right? “Anyone […]
