Beyond Adversity: Building Resilience for a Healthy Mind and Body

“That which does not kill me makes me stronger. “ It’s a fact of life that, at some point, we will all encounter adversity and loss that will challenge our opinion of ourselves and our faith in the future. When that happens, the question we ask is “why do some people seem to overcome thoseContinue reading “Beyond Adversity: Building Resilience for a Healthy Mind and Body”

Finding Freedom by Tearing Down the (Emotional) Walls

Make sure that the walls you build to protect yourself don’t become your prison. yung pueblo Tearing Down the (Emotional) Walls It was in 1987 that President Ronald Reagan uttered his famous words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” The Berlin wall had existed for 26 years, dividing a city, as well as friends andContinue reading “Finding Freedom by Tearing Down the (Emotional) Walls”

Building the Cornerstones of Character

The truth of your character is determined by the choice of our actions. Unknown In April of 1980, a young man, unknown to anyone but his family and friends, began a remakable journey that’s touched the hearts and minds of generations throughout the world. Terry Fox was an ordinary eighteen-year-old when he was diagnosed withContinue reading “Building the Cornerstones of Character”

Perception Vs. Reality

How to Challenge Your Perception to Create a Better Experience Take a look at the photo on the left. What do you see? You’ve probably heard the expression “perception is reality”. Every moment of every day we receive and interpret information about the world around us. As we grow and encounter new experiences, we formContinue reading “Perception Vs. Reality”

Beware the Ides of March

Beware the Ides of March . . . (Or How to Deal with Jealousy on the Way to Success) You may be familiar with the story of Julius Caesar, the Roman consul and general made famous by Shakespeare. Benevolent and well-loved, he’s murdered by his jealous friends and compatriots who fear his power and theContinue reading “Beware the Ides of March”

Learning to Love Yourself

The greatest relationship you’ll have in your life is the one with the person in the mirror. Understanding that you are worthy of love is the first step to loving yourself. For those raised with kindness, encouragement, and support in a stable family environment, knowing you are deserving is second-nature. For others who may haveContinue reading “Learning to Love Yourself”