Some advice on how to establish social connections, build strong and long-lasting romantic relationships and communicate effectively with the people from various areas of your life, such as the workplace, friend circle and family environment.
How often have you heard the term “soulmate” being thrown around? We all know a general definition, but how many of us can actually say they have found theirs? There are people who confuse soulmates with life partners, claiming they have found one when they’re actually speaking about the other. Settling down with a life partner, however, should not be undermined simply because…
Children view life and the world as utopian perfection, were all problems can and should be easily solved. This concept of perfection is gradually degraded as we age and for good reason – life isn’t perfect. But this aim of perfection holds not only beauty in its innocence but a positive outlook and a sense of wonder that is not restricted by dogma…
Statistics show that when people get to the end of their lives they regret what they didn’t do more than what they did do in their lives. What would your future self-say to you right now? What is it that you haven’t done or made that you will regret when you are old? Is there a book that you want to write, an…
It was a quiet day in May 2014, when the Greek riot dog that had been on Time's "Personalities of the year" list in 2011, was sleeping peacefully as his heart stopped beating on the couch of his human caretaker. The dog's name was Loukanikos, the Greek word for "Sausage." He was 10 years old, and he will be remembered. Loukanikos will be…
The moment we look outside of ourselves for the answer, or love, or safety, we give our power away to whatever it is we're reaching for, and we disconnect from the truth that we have all we need inside of us. This means that when we go within, we find the love and all of our answers; it's from this internal space of…
We find out how strong we are in the moments of uncertainty life inevitably gives us. The unplanned events – layoffs, death, disease or divorce – can come crashing into our world at any moment. Then the questionable life changes crop up. Should I stay or should I go? Should I buy or save? Should I forgive or forget? Should I move or…
This is my story of how listening to people and their personal stories changed me and my life. I hope it will inspire you to be kinder with those around you. On September 22nd, 2013, 9:17 of a sunny and crisp Sunday morning, my father died. The heart attack was not entirely unexpected, but sudden nonetheless. This incident changed my life forever. I was…
Breaking up is usually extremely difficult and hurtful. However, there are many life lessons to be learned when this happens. Listen, I've had my fair share of breaking up experiences. I have been dumped and I have also dumped others as well. Let me tell you, neither one was all that fun. Someone will always be hurt in a way that they will…