You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. – Maya Angelou Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Maybe a screenplay? How about a really moving love poem? For any of these, the first step is having the self-confidence to even attempt it. And you might think that with…
Every person alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins. — Ralph Waldo Emerson There are few things in life more frustrating than a hypocrite. Well, actually, I can think of one. A hypocrite who refuses to admit they’re a hypocrite. So, what do you do in these circumstances? How do…
Happiness is a person’s greatest aim in life. Tranquility and rationality are the cornerstones of happiness. – Epicurus There are a lot of “invisible,” psychological factors that influence our evaluations and behavior. For example, maybe you’re certain that this is the consumer product you want. Or you just know this is the right romantic partner…
Peace is not an absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — Ronald Reagan Lately, it’s felt like groups are more and more in conflict with each other. Republicans versus Democrats. Nation One versus Nation Two. Ninjas versus Pirates. (Obviously Team Ninja over here.) And in understanding these tensions–and…
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. — Guillaume Apollinaire Today’s post covers two fascinating research findings with the probable potential to teach you how to add some happiness to your life. If that opening sentence doesn’t grab you, then you’ve come to the wrong blog. –Okay,…
If you always color inside the lines, the picture never changes. — Anonymous If there has been one question that has haunted me all my life, it is this: How the heck can I be cooler? From James Dean to Steve McQueen to Jennifer Lawrence to Mila Kunis, being “cool” is something I’ve always dreamed of…