The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]
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Human action is always based on making a decision. Sometimes, the decision aligns with human nature; other times, it runs counter. It is either one or the other. Everyone knows a person who drinks too much, and they know they do, but their human decision is to continue because human […]
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People feel depressed and anxious because they cannot keep up with today’s status quo. A Pew Research article by Patrick Van Kessel discussed a poll taken by the center. He stated, “Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and […]
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This is not to say be full of delight and dance with joy because of hardships. It is to say that you have two alternatives. One, you must understand that challenges will befall everyone because there are no trouble-free days. Still, that trouble and those hardship experience mean that life […]
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It sounds crazy, but you have this ability. It comes down to your desire to do it. Grief is manifested through emotion, and emotions are energy that comes from our brains. The Amygdala region of our brain is responsible for driving emotions. If you have ever seen the Pixar cartoon Inside […]
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When faced with a challenge or a difficult period, people want to run to their comfort zone for safety’s sake. That perceived security gives a “temporary” feel-good that allows the feelings of safety to fool the person seeking its luxury. The problem is that some do not want to leave […]
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How in the world can you see any upside to grief? The answer is simple. You don’t. You just must acknowledge that the grief you are encountering exists, and then you must choose to use it or allow it to use you. Choice two is easy because it’s the one […]
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There is a period that sympathy is welcome when first going through a grieving period. After some time, grief catches on and starts to use it to keep you locked in its grip. Some people make the mistake of looking for sympathy over the long term, and when they cannot […]
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Changing perspective on a matter is a challenge. Seeing things in a better light amid the darkness can be difficult, but as Kevin Hart said, “You must wake up and give 100% every day” (Hart, 2018). I was listening to a podcast that used an example that presented total validity […]
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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” (Joseph Campbell). I heard Eddie Pinero say this quote on his podcast, Your World Within. (Pinero, 2022) The statement could not be truer. Looking to find a better version of yourself is ripe with indecision, and anything that has helped […]
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