Having forced negativity out of my life, dealing with life has gotten a lot easier. Ever since I’ve realized my own mission and my goals towards that mission, the vision for where my life is headed has become much clearer. I feel like I’ve recently entered a new equilibrium, a sense of calm and […]
Appreciate what you have and use what you are grateful for as ammunition, for productive activity towards your goals. Ever since I’ve started my own path in life, I’ve learned to take time out to be with the people I need to be with, to remind myself why I do what I do. I’ve also […]
I remember in psychology learning about trauma and its effect on behaviour and it was always that word I held onto – behaviour. I remember thinking how certain people around me showed signs of past trauma affecting their behaviour, such as: their lack of self-worth, their struggle to control emotion and their inability to connect […]
Surrounding yourself with the right energy is not just about surrounding yourself with people that share the same ideas, interests and ‘identity’ as you do. After figuring out my passions, I proceeded to be around people that know life is worth living passionately with self-belief, rather than meeting someone else’s expectation and suppressing ones dreams for […]
Hello Dad, Happy Fathers Day. Although us boys can’t be there physically to be with you, near or far we’re right by your side because the girls are there filling up the room with the spirit of our family, just like how you taught us. For all those years we used to take this day […]
I have a lot to be grateful for, and I’m lucky that I can to turn to what I’m grateful for, when I need prioritize life, as the best possible reason for living. Today, reflecting on a few dark patches in my past, my thoughts led me to all my lost connections. Connections to people; the people in […]
This post is dedicated to the memory of a great inspiration – Dr. Maya Angelou. People ask me about failure all the time: “Terry have you ever failed at anything?” Of course I have, you can’t make it to success without it. If anything, failure is necessary to succeed and I have a bucket […]
1. Listen and pay attention You’ll be surprised how easily you can engage in a decent discussion if you actually listen to the other person. I’ve seen countless people argue about a topic without realizing that they are both on the same side of the debate, rather than listen to what the other is saying […]
Nurturing your goals on a regular basis requires a lot of dedication and strict self-discipline. When you’re so determined to succeed, you can overlook major life opportunities that will negatively impact your dream. The opportunities I’m talking about, are the ones that leave you with memories that last a lifetime. Opportunities that shape your dreams […]
A question always presented by my parents, no matter what crazy idea I supported, whatever journey I embarked on or whatever risks I’ve taken; “are you happy?” It’s a simple question, but it’s the simplicity of it that I relate to. That one question inadvertently forces me to face any of my life’s decisions and […]
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