Published in Heart Revolution·PinnedMember-onlyWhat is Toxic Positivity?A label that makes no sense — I recently heard a podcast that demystified this “spiritual word”. These days it seems like the western world is obsessed with clinical terms to describe people. People love to diagnose themselves, especially on Instagram — creating labeling, judgement and separation as a result. The term actually makes no sense. In…Love3 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·PinnedMember-onlyThe Sound of HealingIt has been proven that certain sounds, rhythms, and vibrations help us reduce stress, cultivate a deep sense of well-being, and even promote healing. From a very young age, I can vouch for the fact that sound can set a mood. For example, the soundtrack in an aerobics class can…Sound3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 day agoMember-onlyHow To Inspire Creative WritingA low-pressure, low-cost, creative hobby that anyone can try… — Between emails and social media posts, most of us write every day. But when was the last time you sat down to journal away from the computer screen? Journaling can be a great tool for creative writing as well as for processing our feelings. Whatever your inspiration is, putting pen…Writing3 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·3 days agoMember-onlyHow to Go About Taking Your Life BackIt reaps long-lasting amazing benefits and results… — When someone greets you and asks, ‘how are you?’, do you really know how you are? Have you checked in with yourself lately or even taken a conscious breath? Not too long ago, I never thought about checking in with myself or stopped to notice my pace in the world…Life4 min read
Published in Heart Revolution·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Other Side of AddictionWe need to define addiction in a new way… — We all have set images of addicts in our minds. A person with a heroin needle in a park or someone nursing a bottle of gin in a paper bag at nine in the morning or one who sneaks off at every opportunity to light up another joint. However tragic…Anxiety2 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Aug 10Member-onlyWhat Do You Do if Nothing Makes You Happy?Reasons to choose a simple lifestyle… — Lately I’ve been reevaluating what I think living simply means and what I hope to achieve by living a minimalist lifestyle. I have to go back to the basics and revisit the reasons why I became a minimalist in the first place and why I decided to live a simple…Life7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 7Member-onlyAsk Me if I CareThis can get complicated… — There are many reasons for why we care what others think of us. We fear to not belong, to not be liked, to be excluded, laughed at, made fun of, neglected. Some of those fears stem from our childhood, and some we’re not quite sure where they stem from. …Relationships3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 5Member-onlyWhy You Should Start Your Morning Routine the Night BeforeMake your mornings effortless… — There’s a lot of talk lately about how important a morning routine is. I agree that starting the day in an intentional way sets the tone for the rest of our day. Like many people, I have a morning routine. However, mine doesn’t start when the alarm goes off. …Self Care4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Aug 3Member-onlyThe Real Deal Behind MarriageWill this new era allow it to evolve? — When most of us reach the “marriageable age” our parents begin to insist that we get married soon. The normal worldly ritual of marriage is thought of as a ‘beautiful bond between husband and wife’ where the two lead a good and happy life. Following the norm of society, we…Life3 min read
Published in Financial Independence / Retire Early·Jul 29Member-onlyBeing Cheap Vs. Being FrugalHabits for a better life… — We have a disease going on in this country. It’s after us, our lives, our hopes, our dreams and our freedom. It doesn’t matter how rich or how poor, or what job you have. This disease is out to get us. It’s called consumerism. …Life6 min read