"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…
The celebrated and beloved American actor Johnny Depp is a truly unique phenomenon in Hollywood with his many strange and extremely different roles in his career. He had a difficult childhood – his family did not have a permanent home and moved constantly. Depp took drugs at the age of 12. He was awkward and isolated himself as a teenager.…
All my life I was searching for the love that only I could give. When I had that realization, it was so profound. The love I wanted was in me all the time and I could experience it whenever I wanted, without any conditions. I've learned the following, in the hope that you will find that love in yourself as…
"It's the season to be funny! The season for candlelight, friends, gatherings and warm lit fireplaces. Although the holiday season is full of parties and family celebrations, for many people it is also a time of self-assessment, loneliness, reflection on past "failures" and fears of an uncertain future. It's the season for the holiday blues. The National Alliance on Mental…
It means showing and being seen. after asking what you need. To talk about how you feel. Lead tough conversations. "- Brene Brown Related Resources " Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability and authenticity. If we want more clarity in our purpose or in deeper and…
"Your life does not get better by accident, it gets better through change." ~ Jim Rohn For years, I dreamed of leaving the winters in northern Ontario, Canada, and basking in the warm golden sun somewhere in Central America from October to May. I joked with my co-workers every winter "This is my last winter here, I swear!" I have…