Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are responsible for bringing positive and negative influences into our lives. The Law of Attraction can be understood when we realize that “like attracts like.” The things you focus on can have an intense impact on what happens to you. If you surround yourself with negative thoughts, negative…
There’s something quirky and fun about tiny houses. Many people enjoy living in them. But for those of us who prefer more of a temporary escape, there’s a growing trend known as tiny home camping that’s swept across North America. What’s most impressive about some tiny houses is that they look incredible on the inside. Many of…
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the reward and pleasure centers in the brain. It helps regulate movement and emotional responses, enabling the brain to see rewards and move toward them. Dopamine provides enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate a person to do or continue doing certain activities that provide pleasure. It’s a key factor…
For many people, planting is therapeutic. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s something therapeutic about connecting with nature through planting and nursing each plant into something healthy and beautiful. And there’s plenty of room for creativity as well. There are hundreds of plant varieties out there, each with its own story and purpose.…
Pickles come in many different shapes, sizes and flavors, but most either love em’ or hate em.’ Their tangy, salty and often sour taste is often an acquired one. Those who enjoy their flavor love to eat them in a variety of ways, adding pickles to their wraps, sandwiches, burgers and even eating them straight…
As far back as you look in human history, music was used as a means of building emotion, tension and mood. In fact, if we want to get really cosmic, we can talk about string theory and how the entire universe and everything in it is built upon vibration and harmony at a microscopic scale. Is it any wonder music…
Star children are divided into three categories: Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow. If you are a star child, regardless of which category you fall into, star children are known to embody the energy of grace, purity, truth and wisdom. They know that all life on Earth is sacred and should be respected, and they seek to…
There are many things that people settle for throughout life, but one thing that you should never have to settle for is love. No matter how you grew up or where you came from, you deserve to be loved, and to experience a deeply emotional, spiritual and physical relationship that fills you with joy on…
Epsom salt is made from magnesium sulfate, a pure and naturally-occurring mineral that was first found in the well waters of Epsom, England. Epsom salt has many uses, perhaps the most well-known being pain relief, but did you know you can use Epsom salt in your garden? Check out these ten unique ways to incorporate…
Do you need a pick me up after a rough day? This video is exactly what the doctor ordered! An amazingly wonderful woman named Candice went to Kohl’s to return some clothes that were too big for her and ended up with the best Star Wars toy / mask imaginable! She had recently celebrated her birthday…
It’s true what they say — you are the company you keep. The people you surround yourself with can either lift you up or bring you down. Keeping negative people out of your life is vital for your own health, well-being and happiness. Choosing to surround yourself with uplifting, kind and wonderful people can keep…
Maybe you’re an old soul, or you’re falling for someone who is. Old souls tend to live and love a bit differently than others, so it’s important to understand their personality, passions, goals and dreams in order to truly get to know and love them. Here are ten things to understand before you fall in…
As scary as it may be, true intelligence seems somewhat rare today. Those with a real desire to learn, expand their knowledge and push boundaries to become truly great are few and far between. Highly intelligent people often get pushed into the background in favor of those who have the ability to entertain, and many…
Last year it was Dressgate. This year, it’s the brick wall. But while it was easy to see the challenge posed by the ambiguous-colored dress, the brick wall is much more frustrating, mostly because it’s hard to even tell there’s an illusion going on. It just looks like a plain brick wall, doesn’t it? Maybe a…
Stress often creeps into our lives, even when we’re trying our hardest to keep it out. Balancing work, bills, family members, friends, romantic relationships and other obligations can be difficult, and at times it can become overwhelming. Constant stress can affect your mood, thoughts, work performance, emotions and relationships, and you may not even realize…