Authenticity: The Hardest and Easiest Way to Be
As challenging as it is to stay true to yourself and speak and act accordingly in this world, it’s far easier than not to. The hardest part will be to remember who you are. The rest you already know how to do, because you are already you.
Why Self-Regulating Should be Taught in Every School
Language, math and science are considered the essential courses taught at elementary schools, yet there is no mandatory curriculum for something as fundamental as how to be a good human being.
We May Be Saints but We Are No Martyrs
It’s not easy to choose kindness in every moment of our lives. Our world can be harsh and unforgiving, full of people who operate from survival mode desperate to take from others.
Everyone is doing the best They Can. When They Can Do Better, They Will.
Life events are arbitrary and most of us don’t get to practice each scenario over and over again until we get it right. We are often put in a position to respond to whatever is thrown at us unexpectedly.
In short, avoiding our shadows stunts our growth toward our highest potential.
The emotional messiness we experience is often the result of emotional avoidance. The more we push away, the more they pile on top of each other.