Forgiveness is complex. The act of forgiving encompasses many positive emotions like sympathy, empathy, and compassion in response to something that at one point hurt us immensely. To be a human who can forgive is a powerful and healing skill. But how do we forgive? A...

No matter what you have in life, you could always have more. But, is “more” actually better? Postponing fulfillment and happiness through a thought process of “If I had this, then I would be happier” is one of the easiest ways to live a life you are perpetually...

We all know the famous quote from Dr. Suess “don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” There is a lot of truth within this saying that can be a guide for those of us who have experienced loss. Loss comes in many forms. Sooner or later, we will probably...

Pain is an event that inevitably all humans experience at some point in their lives. Challenging life experiences are not uncommon, however, they can be very debilitating. It is important to define two specific and different ways we experience adversity. In this case,...

One morning in High School, I woke up with a terrible pain in my stomach. When I went to the doctor to figure out the issue, he asked me questions about me and my life. I told him that I was in high school, had a very heavy course load because I wanted to graduate...

Social media helps keep people connected, but it also has negative side effects. It helps people say cruel things with the armor of a cell phone screen between themselves and the victim. Some people may react by being cruel themselves, and the cycle of cruelty and...

Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, the David, is considered a masterpiece. Before this stunning sculpture came to be, it was a large chunk of marble. With Michelangelo’s skill and hard work, he turned the large chunk of rock into a world-famous piece of art. In today’s...

This past weekend I went to the mountain town, Big Bear, right outside of Los Angeles. I’ve been traveling to Big Bear long before my kids were born and I have a lot of fond memories of this place. One of my favorite things to do in Big Bear is to ride the Alpine...

Have you ever had a friend who did something that made zero sense to you? Or maybe you yourself have done something that could be described as mean or hurtful. Today I want to explore why we do things that may seem mean or out of character, and why we also do things...

Life has so much to offer at times - the opportunity to try new things, to connect with friends, to travel, and so on. But it can also be painful, and this pain can feel overwhelming and out of our control. I specifically think there are two things that we can do to...