SOCIAL CONNECTION

In general, we, human beings, are wired for social connection. The dilemma arises when we can’t define what sort of connection we need, be it mental (intellectual stimulation, shared interests), emotional connection (mutual understanding, vulnerability), spiritual...

SOCIAL MINDFULNESS

The act of being mindful means to be observant of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and surroundings without becoming stuck in one’s mind with analysis and judgment. This is the essence of being present. A present mindset can be extended towards our social...

STUCK IN A BUBBLE?

Every single one of us wants certain things out of our lives, but do you know the difference between those who succeed and those who don’t?  One word: action.  The ones who truly want something will tend to do whatever is in their power to meet their goals.  However,...

TAKE A RISK

Change in life is a constant. When it comes to the idea of change, platitudes, such as “step out of your comfort zone” and “take a risk” can oversimplify this ever-present force.  Almost everybody wants to change some aspect, but it really comes down to the question,...

TAKING A MINIMALIST APPROACH

Sometimes, it seems to be difficult to fully appreciate what we have in our lives, because we just have too much… clutter. There is just so much that we can obtain, consume, and absorb, be it material possessions, news media, drama (our own and other people’s),...

THE ECONOMY OF FOOD CONSUMERISM

Awareness of the body and mind are paramount to realizing health and fitness goals, but we can sometimes forget about our environment, both on a personal and a global level. Almost everything that we use and consume is a result of several processes, labor, and time....