In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to protect your peace and maintain mental and emotional well-being is crucial. To become better equipped to handle life’s challenges, I have found it helpful to focus on self-awareness and self-care. To protect your peace is taking deliberate actions and adopting a mindset that helps you maintain a sense…
As someone who frequently encounters situations where I’d like to offer help, I’ve learned there are better approaches than giving unsolicited advice. I will discuss some strategies that can help establish boundaries and maintain respect for those offering unsolicited advice. Unsolicited advice is offering advice or suggestions to someone without them requesting or seeking your…
What does it mean to shift reality? As people worldwide delve into the growing phenomenon of shifting reality, I am also inspired to understand why it’s gained momentum recently, particularly on social media platforms. Shift reality is the concept that people can alter their thoughts, beliefs, and actions to manifest a new reality and achieve…
Bubbly personality — you’ve probably heard this term a few times, but what does it really mean? I will delve into the characteristics of a bubbly personality and its benefits in different social situations. A bubbly personality is characteristic of those with a friendly and energetic demeanor. Bubbly individuals typically connect with others through humor,…
I came across the concept of selflessness and thought it would be helpful to share my understanding of this essential human quality. Selflessness is a virtue or characteristic of being concerned more with the well-being and happiness of others rather than one’s own. It involves putting others’ interests and needs before your own and being…
Ananda is many things in life, from a companion to Buddha to a spiritual movement in pursuit of bliss in the everyday. I will discuss the history and meaning of Ananda and the founder of the Ananda movement. Ananda is a joyful life, a disciple of Buddha, and a religion of God’s presence as tangible…
I have learned that we all have various inner thoughts and instincts that drive us, but what exactly are they, and how do they work? Sigmund Freud’s three-part human personality theory can help explain how the id, ego, and superego play distinctive roles in the development of our personalities and our lives. The id, ego,…
I know what it’s like to live a scattered and chaotic life. Even though I knew something was amiss, I didn’t know what it was or how to fix it. Thankfully, the concept of essentialism was there to guide me to clarity and purpose. Essentialism is a tool for evaluating one’s life. It helps define…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my travels, it’s that you don’t need as much as you think you do. The key is knowing what to bring and how to pack it. Packing light is traveling with only what is necessary and packing as efficiently as possible. Packing light is ideal for backpacking…
Life is busy and packed with work, home, people, stuff, and more, which tends to contribute to stress. How can we reduce things and actually enjoy life more? I will discuss minimalism and how simplifying can make your life less cluttered and stressful while providing you with more space and money. Minimalism is a lifestyle…