“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” – Anaïs Nin

Why Friendships Matter

According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 61% of U.S. adults believe that having close friends is extremely or ve...

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”–André Gide

Is something holding you back from traveling and exploring the world?  Whether it’s apprehension about flying, being on a boat, driving a car, or worrying about potential mishaps, our fears of what cou...

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw

We are careful to plan our work and organize our schedules, but we often neglect the essential counterpart to all this structure: play.  Contrary to popular opinion, play is not just for children...

“Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight.” – Brené Brown

Perfectionism, the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, seems to be an admirable ambition at first glance.  However, this ...

“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” – John Lydgate

Do you find yourself putting aside your needs and desires to meet the expectations of others? Do you say yes when you want t...

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Serenity Prayer

Social connections play a crucial role in our lives.  When relationships lack peace and harmony, they can be emotionally draining.  I f...