I spent MANY years of my life trying to please. I sought approval from my family, my teachers, my coaches… and, yes, it brought me plenty of success, accolades, accomplishments, résumé-filler. 10 Signs You’re A People-Pleaser But, do you know … Continued
Rumi said we (individuals) are each the entire universe in ecstatic motion. Jesus said that each person has the kingdom of god within. So, act like this for a day and see how it feels: YOU ARE AN AGENT OF … Continued
…but always seek to understand it. Instinct is the innate pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli that is typically driven by subconscious and unconscious factors. Instinct is what makes ducklings follow their mothers. It’s why babies … Continued
Art, whether you’re creating it or merely appreciating it, has the power to improve a person’s quality of life. It has the ability to expose parts of yourself that you may have never known existed which can just downright make … Continued
If you’re like me, you want to grow as a person, understand yourself and others better, and figure out how to live an increasingly joyful, fulfilled, and purposeful life. Abraham Maslow, the psychologist renowned for his pyramid of needs, wanted … Continued
Peter Cook and Becky Northey, the founders of Pooktre, are responsible for the renowned Living Chair, a tree that was formed over its lifetime into a functional seat. Peter and Becky mastered the art of tree shaping. Pooktre uses a … Continued
Maslow studied achievers from Lincoln to Einstein, and came up with a few characteristics that self-actualized people embody. Characteristics of self-actualizers: They perceive reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty; Accept themselves and others for what they are; Spontaneous in thought … Continued