The term mindfulness refers to a way of being conscious in the present moment, not allowing your mind to wander into the past or into the future. This is not such an easy thing to do when you first incorporate mindfulness into your life because we are conditioned in this society to always be on […]
What is Positive Psychology?
Most people have heard the cliché “beauty is only skin deep,” but I believe true beauty starts with an inner happiness. What truly constitutes an inner happiness? We have been conditioned in this society to believe external material gains will make us happy, e.g., having a big house, nice car, affording a luxurious vacation or […]
Are there Different Types of Suffering?
Are there different types of suffering? Is all suffering equal? I first listened to an individual speak on this topic a year ago, but it is a topic that has stayed in the forefront of my mind ever since. In speaking of my own experiences, growing up I was always aware there was suffering that could occur […]
Forgiveness: The True Self-Love
I was recently asked to facilitate a class on-line called Self-Love as part of a program called Conqueror. I have been asked to teach on self-awareness; why it is important to preserver; importance of self-care, etc. However, this got me thinking about what really is self-love? I mean, what is really at the core of […]