The fall season is a special time of the year. No other season teaches us so many profound lessons about life. There are not so many of us who see the beauty in rainy days and gloomy skies. Most people link the coming of the fall season with negative things like low moods, runny nose [...]
The sad truth is that most people never achieve what they dream about. But did you ever ask yourself what would happen if you dared to follow your dreams? Most of us come to realize that there are far more important things to worry about like paying rent or keeping a job. What it comes [...]
There are some inspirational movies that can give you a fresh perspective on your life when you need it the most. Every once in a while, it’s healthy and productive to step back and evaluate where you are, as well as where you’re going. If you ever feel like you’re in a slump, it helps [...]
A hopeless romantic, unfortunately, is out of place in this world. Humans no longer appreciate these rare qualities. I’m not sure, I have forgotten exactly, but I think I used to be a hopeless romantic. But the world beat me down, drained those lofty and lovely thoughts, and filled me with bitterness instead. But something's [...]
I want to live a quiet life. In fact, I’ve learned to love my own company, and mediocrity doesn’t bother me at all. All around me is noise, people are everywhere and talking so loud. They’re making plans, discussing goals and all the while, I’m in the corner trying to disappear into a book. I [...]
On November 21st, 2005, at 1:30 p.m, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, or malignant pleural mesothelioma. My doctor told me it was “cancer”, but all I could hear was that I might not be able to raise my brand new baby girl. My daughter was only 3½ months old and now I may not [...]
Dreamers have a huge imagination, big ideas, even bigger goals and can see all the possibilities in life. However, being a dreamer can have its drawbacks. Here are 5 struggles of being a dreamer. 1. Not having enough time or resources to achieve all of our dreams Spending time dreaming about the future can be [...]
There is an amazing Icelandic tradition to gift books on Christmas Eve. There seems to be nothing more festive than reading a book in front of a warm fire with a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa, but Icelanders have taken this cozy image to a new level. In Iceland, there is a lovely [...]
