“Lost” – A Poem by David Wagoner
In our distracted modern lives, it's easy to go through each day feeling mentally scattered and disconnected. The present moment slips by unappreciated as we get lost in circular thoughts. …
Timeless Lessons on Virtue from Mother Teresa’s “Do It Anyway”
In today's self-centered world of likes and validation, it's easy to become jaded and only help others when convenient. We expect our good deeds to be repaid with gratitude and…
The “Good Timber” Poem by Douglas Malloch
In today's instant gratification culture, the virtues of patience and resilience often get swept under the rug. But almost a century ago, poet Douglas Malloch crafted a wise metaphor reminding…
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary: It’s That Little Extra
When is the last time you truly amazed yourself? Pushed beyond your perceived limits to accomplish something great, rather than settling for the status quo? For most of us, the…
9 Questions to Ask Yourself When Suffering is Testing Your Patience
Recently, I hosted a Twitter Space where community members could ask questions and have candid discussions about life's challenges. One question, in particular, stood out to me. It came from…
“Discipline Will Take You Places That Motivation Can’t” – How to Bridge the Motivation-Discipline Gap
Who here has ever been super jazzed to start a new goal? You feel that rush of motivation flooding your system. You tell everyone you’re going to lose weight, learn…
Do the Right Ones Always Stay?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been hurt when someone you cared about walked out of your life unexpectedly. Yeah, I see those hands! We’ve all been fed sayings like…
Don’t Obsess Over the Little Things: “Life is Too Short to Worry About Stupid Things”
Life can seem to move impossibly fast. One day you’re celebrating your high school graduation; the next, you’re settling into a full-time job and paying bills. Responsibilities pile up, days…
“A Man is Not Finished When He is Defeated. He is Finished When He Quits” – Nixon’s Motivational Words on Resilience
Richard Nixon is a controversial figure in presidential history, better known for Watergate than wisdom. But occasionally, even infamous leaders get something right. Case in point: "A man is not…
“Anything Beautiful is Worth Getting Hurt For” – Prince
If you've ever gotten your heart broken or gone through a nasty breakup, you've probably tried to comfort yourself with a dramatic quote like "It's better to have loved and lost…