Why is “forgiving yourself” key to your mental health?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “forgiveness”? Maybe it’s that time you fell out with a friend and then made amends. Perhaps it brings up thoughts of letting go, or “doing the [...]
What’s the most important relationship we all share?
Of all the relationships we hold, which one is most important? Of all those we maintain, which one is key to support all the ones that matter to us? It’s not with work, it’s not [...]
The 1 Crucial Thing to Remember When You Walk Into University
Are you being your authentic self? We have a natural desire to fit in. When we fit in, we belong. When we belong, we have a community. When we have a community, we can’t be [...]
Where will distancing serve you?
"Reacting to the good and the bad, and dealing with it adequately — that's the real joy in life," spoke Milton Erickson. It's easy to get caught up in everything that goes on around us. Want to [...]
Will You Carry Discipline or Disappointment?
Discipline or disappointment. Which one sounds better for you? Neither is easy. Both can be a pain and both can be inhibiting in their distinct ways, and you inevitably encounter both throughout your life. So, [...]
Where is there abundance in your life?
What comes to your mind when you think of Las Vegas? Sin City? A place you'd like to go? Gambling? I came to Las Vegas to witness and take in the power of human creativity, [...]
Why do you do what you do?
As I drive away from Santa Cruz, memories of the last 3 years drift through my mind. I am not the same person who came here for the first time in August 2013. For some [...]
Why Nelson Mandela Forgave: Letting Go Isn’t Giving Up
If I forgive their wrongdoing… Am I justifying them? Am I condoning what they’ve done? Am I sacrificing my moral values? Does forgiveness mean “giving up”? Have you encountered this dilemma before? Perhaps from a [...]
Why “Sweet Revenge” Isn’t So Sweet
Have you ever harboured resentment, nursed a grudge or desired “vengeance”? Whether this is you today, yesterday, or weeks, months and years ago. How do we move on with our lives? Here’s what we understand [...]
“I see you”: What I Learned About Gratitude from My Teachers
When did you last see someone? How did you make them feel seen? Don’t worry – I’m not trying to pry into your love affairs or get your eyesight checked. Let me tell you a story: [...]