Id, Ego, & Superego – For Understanding and Self-Reflection

Id, Ego, & Superego – For Understanding and Self-Reflection

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,…

Wabi-Sabi – Incorporating An Aesthetic of Imperfect Beauty

Wabi-Sabi – Incorporating An Aesthetic of Imperfect Beauty

I have always found Japanese culture fascinating. Have you ever seen a living room with worn, mismatched furniture and loved the aesthetic? Or maybe you have a favorite bowl that’s stained and chipped but still brings you much joy? You’ve been experiencing wabi-sabi, another unique concept birthed by Japan.  Wabi-sabi is part feeling, part philosophy,…

Unique Person – The Value and Greatness In Each of Us

Unique Person – The Value and Greatness In Each of Us

We’ve all come across those people we thought were different, special, and unique in their own way. I believe specific characteristics and behaviors make someone unique, whether a teacher, friend, or stranger on the street. A unique person has something that sets them apart from others.  They leave an impression, have an unpredictable nature, or…