The correlation between success and authenticity.
It dawned on me that we can really class individuals by a level of authenticity, and that perhaps success and fulfillment correlates with where individuals fall on this spectrum of truth.
Tag: mental-health
Why are you afraid?
Imitation = Fear Imitation is an expression of fear, because we imitate to blend in, to be accepted by society, and for others to notice that we fit in and that we belong. We imitate because we’re afraid of being rejected should we ever reveal our truest selves. Many of us, predominately in the West […]
Trying to Understand Depression
“Our life experiences should invigorate our identities. We should be constantly learning new things and expanding our zones of comfort to learn more about ourselves, and what we were put on this planet to do. This is how we strengthen our minds against negativity. Most of us know when we’re in a situation or environment […]
How to Master Your Own Mind: 5 Ways to Maintain Control
post by, VanCityLifeCoach.com Over the last few weeks I took a break from writing and I spent time with family whom had visited me from England. I wanted to be present during each moment as they were only here for a short while. I didn’t want to escape a moment to experience gratitude. Life is […]
How Music Can Help Awaken Your Passion
I watched this documentary [Alive Inside] and it reminded me of a message I drafted a few weeks ago. It inspired me to post it today. To feel and experience raw passion, to discover and then nurture it, you must first tune into emotion. Emotions pretty much control your being, they dictate your life and […]
Stay awake with me.
The beauty of life, is that we have the opportunity to live it. So long as we maintain awareness within present moments, life can be experienced fully. We can spend hours delving into non-existent pockets of time that satisfy our fears and suppress our truest desires. But if we do allow our minds to wander […]
10 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself and Into a Positive Mind-Set
Whenever you’re having a bad day or just need to clear your thoughts, try adopting some of the following principles to uplift your spirit, so that you can continue to deal with whatever life decides to throw your way. #1 Liberation Be honest and confess your heart out. We all have secrets that weigh us […]
Why Guilt Can Advocate Positive Change
They say love can make you do crazy things and if you’ve ever experienced it you’d probably agree. The emotion is so powerful that it has an overwhelming impact on your identity. When I think about it, I could probably push myself to do a lot of senseless things for the people I love. When […]
I get out…of all your boxes…I get out…you can’t hold me in these chains
Heard this track by Lauryn Hill years ago, remembered it recently and the message in this song is poignant and incredibly freeing. For anyone just not feeling like themselves, feeling a bit lost or generally burdened by anything; it’s a good track to listen to. Motivating, empowering and deeply personal. I thought I’d share this […]
100 Blog Posts: 100 Reflections to Self Respect
I was always taught that whenever I stayed over at a friend’s house, I was to ensure I respected my hosts and to leave their home having left a positive impact. After hitting this milestone of 100 blog posts, I finally understood what this lesson instilled in me. It was a lesson of self-respect. We […]
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