There is a lot of self-help advice that trumpets the idea that you don't need anyone, ever. Also that if you encounter any issues with people, then leave; you don't need to put up with them. I must admit that this philosophy is something that
I am not qualified to give any advice on this topic. Life always has a way of presenting interesting topics for me to explore, though, so here we are. My son has recently fallen madly in love with a wonderful girl, smart, funny, driven, kind, and head over heels for
The mirror in the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cannot lie. The Evil Queen obsessively used the mirror to validate her beauty. If she had loved herself enough to realize that she did not need anyone from the outside to dictate her worth, she would not have
I love to find a mystery path when I am out walking. If I have time, I will take it to see where it goes. If I don't, I will continue on the one leading to my destination telling myself that someday, I will come back and see
Winter is on its way out and spring is beginning to force it's way in. The exchange of energy between the two has me alternating between continued hibernation or tackling my spring cleaning. (Things would go smoother if the pull back to hibernation did not happen when I
My co-workers and I were trying to define luck at work recently. Confusion about what luck is often happens because it seems to have multiple definitions with the word falling into the following categories: Random Chance, Actions, Mindset, and Fate. We agreed that for something to be considered '
"There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy." - Friedrich Nietzsche The mind seems to get all the credit for being wise and having intelligence, as if the body was an attachment along for the ride. This could be considered true since all the information
This is part two of a difficult subject that I divided into sections: When you are the one being left (see part 1) and When you are doing the leaving. When you are doing the leaving- There are as many reasons you may find yourself letting go of someone who
"I was never insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched." - Edgar Allan Poe You never know who it is that will find a place in your heart, take up residence, and then refuse to leave. It may be someone that you are supposed to love, like
According to research done on the subject, winter is at the bottom of people's favorite seasons list. The assumption is that the cold weather, and shorter, darker days make going outside uncomfortable. The reduction of sunlight has been proven to make some people depressed. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or
Valentine's Day is my least favorite holiday. I always felt that if you loved someone, you probably didn't need it. If you have a shaky relationship, it just turns into more proof as to why they suck. People get their feelings hurt when someone who is
Wonder is curiosity and fascination. A sense of amazement and intrigue that often leads to questions and exploration. You feel wonder when you encounter something unexpected, beautiful, or puzzling. It is sight, sound, and feeling that overcomes one, sometimes at the strangest moments. It is finding a world in the