Poetry

Mysteries, Yes by Mary Oliver

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June 18, 2021
Mary Oliver – Mysteries, Yes

Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.

Mysteries, Yes by Mary Oliver

Read this beautiful poetry, ‘Mystery, Yes’ by Mary Oliver about 2 weeks ago in Jack Kornfield‘s Instagram. Was mesmerised by the first verse instantly, “Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.” Oh, the mysteries we have missed when we go about our daily lives with our eyes glue to screens of all sizes. How can we even hope to understand the wonders around us when we are not even aware of them? Mindfulness—to be present in this moment—not in the past, not in the future, but here and now. Read more

Dating Online, Online Dating

How To Get A Date With A Native American Online

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June 8, 2021
How To Get A Date With A Native American Online

How To Get A Date With A Native American Online

How To Get A Date With A Native American Online

If you have decided to try out online dating, then you must have already explored your options regarding the sites you can use to connect with other people. That’s when you have realized that there are far more options than you might have imagined and that you can actually choose precisely which people you want to start connecting with before even making your profile on a particular site. In other words, you have realized that there are certain platforms designed to specifically connect certain types of people, which increases your chances of finding someone you like and want to go out with on a traditional date. Read more

Literature, Maya Angelou, Poem, Writing

A Brave and Startling Truth by Maya Angelou

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April 23, 2021
A Brave and Startling Truth, Maya Angelou

A Brave and Startling Truth, Maya Angelou, Photo credit: Free-Photos, Pixabay

A Brave and Startling Truth by Maya Angelou

Saw a post in the Official Instagram account of Maya Angelou, when I woke up this morning, sharing part of the moving poem “A Brave and Startling Truth”. Dr. Maya Angelou composed this poem in 1995 for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Critic Richard Long called it her “second ‘public’ poem”. Later that year, Random House published an edition of the poem. Read more

Christian Dating Sites, Love, Relationship, Relationship Tips

Modern Christians: Tips On How To Find Love In Christian Dating Sites

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February 26, 2021
Modern Christians: Tips On How To Find Love In Christian Dating Sites

Tips On How To Find Love In Christian Dating Sites

Modern Christians: Tips On How To Find Love In Christian Dating Sites

Christianity has been there since antiquity, and believed that finding true love always falls in the hands of God. By this, they solely rely on faith rather than looking for their partner themselves. But times have changed since then, and there are a whole lot of ways of finding love. Christianity did not dwindle with their faiths; instead, it evolved and adapted to modern society today! Read more

Forgive others, Forgiveness, Lesson in Life, Life

Nine Essential Ingredients of a True Apology by Dr. Harriet Lerner

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May 20, 2020
Dr. Harriet Lerner Nine Essential Ingredients of a True Apology

Credit: brenebrown.com, Nine Essential Ingredients of a True Apology, Dr. Harriet Lerner

Renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Harriet Lerner sheds light on the essential ingredients of a true apology. She has been studying apologies for more than two decades, namely, why some people won’t give them. Now Dr. Lerner offers compelling stories and solid theory that demonstrates the transformative power of making amends in her latest book, Why Won’t You Apologize? Let me leave you with these essential ingredients of a true apology by Dr. Harriet Lerner now. Read more

Christian D. Larson, Inspirational, Life, Promise Yourself, The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself, The Optimist Creed, Christian D. Larson

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April 6, 2020
Promise Yourself, Christian D. Larson

Photo: Anke Sundermeier, Promise Yourself, Christian D. Larson

Promise Yourself (The Optimist Creed) by Christian D. Larson

‘Promise Yourself’, also known as ‘The Optimist Creed’, was written by Christian D. Larson. It was originally published in his book “Your Forces and How to Use Them” in 1912. Being one of the pioneers of motivational thought, Larson reasoned that affirmative thought sets in motion unseen forces, both spiritual and psychical, and aids in manifesting our desires. Till this day, “The Optimist Creed” (Promise Yourself) is still often quoted to inspire people around the world. Read more