We all have a past, and in that past, we all experience some sort of pain and/or suffering at times. Whether it’s painful memories, disappointments, frustrations, loss, or something else, facing challenges is a given. This journey of life is not guaranteed to be a bed of roses, as everyone goes through painful times. Many […]

Do you think that celestial bodies play a role in your behavior? Is it possible to predict your future? For those who are keen on astrology, the answer is yes. They believe astrology may have secret or divine information concerning humans and the world. Others tend to be skeptical when it comes to this type […]

Have you ever met someone who blows things out of proportion, gets overly reactive, is entitled, has an inflated sense of self-importance? They become easily enraged despite being in the wrong, and in no position to act that way. You have probably encountered the infamous Karen.  Karen has become the unofficial name for white women […]

The Olympic games are more than just sports. They portray what can perhaps be called the core and essence of humanity. It represents our struggles, hopes, dreams, and victories.  At the Olympics, we see our fellow humans stretched to their limits – emotionally, physically, psychologically – and we relate and connect with this deeply.  So, […]

Body shaming happens quite a bit. Women in general tend to be ruthless when it comes to beating themselves up about their bodies. Look in their eyes long enough and most will look away, feeling shame or fear that you’re thinking something negative about them.         Why can’t I lose this weight? […]

The duality of religion/spirituality in society makes such a deep-rooted part of human life also so taboo it is often banned from acceptable topics of conversation. The deeply personal beliefs and influence religion/spirituality has on the lives of its followers along with the sense of community it can create can also foster an us vs. […]

Rejection sucks. It is a normal but painful part of life. It can impact your emotional, mental and financial well-being yet we all have to learn to live with it. The sad thing is no one really teaches us how to deal with rejection. Some semblance of comfort in the moment may help, but what […]

Self-care is simply the process of taking care of your well-being. Self-care is a highly recommended practice for every human – and is doubly so for those who are recovering from or still facing some sort of challenges in life. It is personal and there is no one-size-fits-all plan for achieving it.       In […]

“Self-love” is more than just a buzzword. It is a commitment to treat yourself with love, compassion and respect, and a promise to avoid unnecessarily sacrificing your health, happiness or integrity for anyone or anything else. But this life choice is often seen as selfish and an excuse to ditch your duties to your family, […]