We often look at high anxiety as a dreadful disorder that makes one’s life miserable and accomplishes very little in the way of positivity. But what if we instead looked at anxiety as a sort of superpower? We’ve written in the past about anxious individuals’ increased empathic abilities. But what other evidence is there to…
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…
When you’re in a situation with someone who is verbally aggressive, you can feel defensive, or a little scared or intimidated. Verbally aggressive people aren’t shy. People who are verbally aggressive don’t hold back when it comes to their feelings and opinions, so getting into an argument, altercation or a heated discussion with someone who…
Lots of jobs are hard. But parenting might just be the hardest. Despite all of the books, pamphlets and research that parents can delve into before their child is born, parenting often ends up being a “learn as you go” process. Most parents have a subtle but constant fear that something might go wrong. The…
To say Arlington National Cemetery is a moving place would be an understatement. Indeed, to see the rows and rows of white headstones marking the graves of military men and women has moved many a family member or loved one to tears. It’s a place filled with American history, with some tombstones in the 624…
The day started off like any other for Brittany Lynn Garrett. But as she was getting ready, she looked up and saw her husband, Christopher, holding their young son and crying profusely. Naturally, Brittany was worried and assumed something was wrong. But her husband insisted he was crying for the exact opposite reason – something…
The housing crash of 2008 left a lot of people unable to pay their mortgages. Banks were foreclosing left and right. It was an awful situation made worse by the fact that the economy was down and unemployment was high. What most people don’t know is that about 4 million homes were wrongfully foreclosed. That…
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…
Frankincense has been a major part of religious and cultural ceremonies for thousands of years. Many ancient worshippers believed its aroma led to spiritual enlightenment and a meditative state. It turns out they really were onto something. Scientists are confirming that frankincense, also known as Boswellia resin, does indeed have a powerful positive effect on…
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…
There is a house in Pasadena, California that’s known as the Urban Homestead. From the street, you might be confused as to why it’s earned such a name or why it’s even special among all the other homes in the suburb just outside Los Angeles. But when you take a peek around the back of…
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…