"The most painful thing is getting lost in the process of loving someone too much and forgetting that you are special too." ~ Ernest Hemingway At Eagle Point Elementary, where I was in third grade, there was a very cute boy. Jason was the object of affection for apparently every third grade girl. Every day he made a list of…
“You don't need someone's affection or approval to be good enough. If someone rejects or gives you up or judges you, it is not really about you. It's about them and their own uncertainties, constraints, and needs, and you don't have to internalize that. Your value doesn't depend on whether other people accept you – it's something of your own.…
As the first President of the United States George Washington had to provide an excellent example for future generations. As a military and political leader and strategist, he was the only man who unanimously elected the college and served twice as president. His actions and personal philosophy have had a strong impact on American culture. I created this collection of…
"The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong in the broken places." ~ Hemingway We all know about post-traumatic stress (PTS), but how many of us know about post-traumatic growth (PTG), a very hopeful and achievable way of life beyond the losses, adversities and traumas we have experienced? It is a term that was coined in the 1990s and…
Australian Actor and Singer Hugh Jackman immediately became a star for his role as Wolverine in Bryan Singer's X-Men. However, the man is much more than the iconic action character. He is a loving father of two adopted children and a valued Broadway actor and singer. Unlike many of his Hollywood counterparts, Hugh Jackman appears humble and down to earth…
"I go to nature to calm down and heal and cleanse my senses." ~ John Burroughs Spending time outdoors in nature is a big part of my life. When I started hiking and backpacking for the first time, I liked to explore new places and move outdoors. In my twenties, I traveled through the western United States to hike in…
He is the most impressive author I have ever read, and the depth of his wisdom always amazes me. The renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung founded the discipline of analytical psychology. His education was truly unique – biology, psychology, mythology, religion, literature, philosophy, anthropology and much more. I have collected these wise and profoundly human Carl Jung Quotes…
"The symphony of body feelings, mental thoughts and images is emotion. It is the symphony that people need to focus on to understand their inner movements and to use their message. "~ Dr. Leslie Greenberg Like most people in our Western culture, I did not learn to read the language of emotions as I grew up. I had no idea…
The English actor Christian Bale is truly unique in Hollywood with his mysterious public image and stunning performances. Through his work with some of the film industry's biggest names, Bale has achieved a consistently successful career. In American Psycho, Christopher delivers Nolan's Batman trilogy, The Fighter, 3:10 to Yuma, The Machinist, and more … This list of motivational Christian Bale…
"Simple life does not solve all my problems, but only eliminates distractions." ~ Melissa Camara Wilkins Sometimes I felt that my phone was my only access to the outside world. A place to connect in the middle of the night. The means to stay in touch with friends and family across the world. It was a lifeline. Until it was…