The world sets so many expectations on us: you have to do this, that and the other. You see it is your duty to fulfil these expectations, and since you are able, you do so. And you keep on doing more, and more, and more. You persevere, again and again. [...]
I was marveling at this person who had created such amazing things, accomplished so much in her life. She was so talented! She must feel so satisfied with herself, I thought. She would not need my praise. And yet, this successful person might be looking in the mirror at [...]
A mother of a toddler told me with pride, that she has the most amazing little family. She has a great job, a beautiful home, but she is so exhausted, she doesn't have the strength to enjoy her family and her blessings. She just wants to spend her weekends [...]
Dear Human, We all have our own past, and I don't know much of anything about you and your life. Because we are both human, I know that we have both had our fair share of suffering. Nobody has a worry-free life. You have struggles, and you might have [...]
When you’re tired, don’t start assessing situations. When you’re tired, don’t make important decisions. When you are tired, do not physically exert yourself. When you’re tired, don’t judge your own abilities or give  yourself feedback. When you’re tired, don’t trust your feelings. When you’re tired, don’t have important conversations. When [...]
Tone your muscles! Take a vacation! Relax at home! Learn a new language! Learn how to train your brain! Be efficient! Rest! Eat healthier! Bake the best merengue! Lose weight! Run! Do yoga! Jump and someone will tell you to jump higher! The media and ads will tell you [...]
I wonder, does anybody in the last moments of life think to themselves, "Damn, I had too much fun?" Doubtful. And yet, so often, when I take a look at life around me, it seems that being serious and stern are the behavioural traits taht are valued more than [...]
I've worked very hard to be able to have peaceful mornings with my children. I hate having to rush the kids to get dressed and then rush to daycare. I realized something during one of these precious peaceful mornings. Something that made my heart sink. Me and my two-year-old [...]
Try this three-minute exercise, guaranteed to relieve your symptoms We've all been pulled into that tugging, nagging feeling in our body. An internal twist of the organs, telling you something isn't quite right. We've all overanalyzed, losing our focus and concentration in the never-ending thought loop. If we find ourselves [...]
I respect you regardless of what you have done. I respect you regardless of what you have said. I respect you regardless of whether or not you have made me feel anger, sorrow, bitterness, abandonment, shame, or guilt. I respect you whether or not I can see your inner [...]
