Positive people often exhibit traits that not only enhance their own lives but also positively impact those around them. Characteristics of Positive People Here are some common characteristics of individuals who embody positivity: Optimism: Positive people tend to see the glass as half full. They approach challenges with a belief that difficulties can be overcome […]
Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gift
The Gift of Presence for Valentine’s Day Forget the flowers, chuck the chocolate and instead give the gift of genuine connection with those you love. Flowers will wilt and die, and we consume chocolate too quickly. However, the feeling of someone being truly present in our lives can last a lifetime. “The most precious gift […]
The Gift of Self-Compassion
We can be extremely hard on ourselves! Our tendency towards being chronically self-critical has been called the “trance of unworthiness.” In Tara Brach’s, Ph.D., article, “Awakening From the Trance of Unworthiness,” she argues that this is not just a personal experience but a societal epidemic of feeling unworthy and deficient. At an early age we […]