One dictionary definition of the term “self-worth” reads: “the sense of one's own value or worth as a person; self-esteem; self-respect.” As I began to contemplate this subject I couldn’t help but think that if self-worth is about our own sense of value or worth, then...

  One of my favourite authors Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book called “The Four Agreements.” It is a short book packed full of wisdom. I have found that these four simple tenants of life can have a great impact if you begin to truly understand and practice them. I...

  Life is not as it is, but rather how we see it. How are you seeing your life right now? As we look around at the world, we tend to see all that is wrong as opposed to all that is right. Why is that? Perhaps it is because our view of the world — that which has...

  I didn’t realize until I began my journey of self-discovery what a major effect fear had on my life and how much of it was all around me. One dictionary definition of fear says: “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the...

  When I began my journey of self-discovery I was fortunate to have the drive, determination, and courage to move forward full speed ahead. I embarked on this path fully, without reservation or fear that it wouldn’t turn out well for me. I didn’t over-think it,...

  Almost everyone is searching for some form of happiness in his or her life, but for many, that happiness can be quite elusive. Perhaps we are looking for happiness in the wrong place. I believe happiness exists on the inside and will only appear on the outside...

  In my opinion, we are at a perfect time in our evolution to begin shifting from a “Me-centred” world to a “We-centred” one. Despite being taught such lessons as it’s better to give than to receive, and take care of others before you take care of yourself, we...

Appreciation as described in Dictionary.com is: “the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value.” Another definition given to this word is: “recognition of the quality, value, significance, or magnitude of people and things.”  So, as...

  I have heard the saying, “as within so without,” for a long time, but only recently have I come to truly understand its meaning. What I now know is that whatever I see in someone else that really bothers me is really just an issue in my own life. This concept...

  My life has changed significantly over the past several years because my perspective and my thoughts have changed. What I have come to realize that life is not as it is; it is how we see it. Reality only exists in our minds. My reality is not necessarily your...