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What to Do When Your Relationship Feels Stale and Stuck

By Claire De Boer in Blog, love & relationships

“To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.” ~Mother Theresa

There comes a point when every couple arrives at the same crossroads. They ask: Is this relationship still the most important thing? Are we doing this well? Do we still love and support one another? Are we still open, honest, and giving?

Often these questions come after years of marriage and a slow realization that mediocrity has set into the relationship.

For those who’ve had a bumpy road and have developed a keen awareness that relationships take work, the questions come earlier and a little …

Holiday Love Challenge #6: Channel Your Inner George Bailey

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

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You Will Begin to Heal When…

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Holiday Love Challenge #5: Recognize a Shining Star

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

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You Must Not Lose Faith in Humanity

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Source: Buddha Doodles

Holiday Love Challenge #4: Give Yourself the Gift of Peace

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

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I Am Thankful

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

10 Ways Creativity Can Completely Change Your Life

By Lynn Newman in Blog, happiness & fun

“Life is a great big canvas. Throw all the paint you can on it.” ~Danny Kaye

I’ve had those days when I felt like my life was in the doldrums. When I felt stuck in the same-old, same-old and wondered how to get a pick me up. When I wished I had more passion or purpose or maybe just a jolt of joy to shake things up.

Sometimes there were things I thought might make me happy, but I couldn’t have them just because I wanted them. Like, I couldn’t just snap my fingers and meet the man who …

You Are the Author of Your Life Story (So Write One You’ll Be Proud Of)

By Samuel Mandell in Blog, change & challenges, meaning & passion

“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” ~Unknown

I grew up without a TV in my household. While most of my friends were talking about their favorite shows, I’d pretend to understand, nod along, and try to laugh at all the appropriate times.

While I had missed out on most of the shows and movies available during my youth, I didn’t miss out on all of them.

Whenever my dad would need to work late, my mom, sister, and I would head to his office and get set up in a conference room …

Holiday Love Challenge #3: Kindness Documentary

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

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Be Good to People

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Source: Natural Life

When Following Your Dreams Results in Failure After Failure

By Melisa in Blog, meaning & passion

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Everyone tells you to chase your dreams and follow your passion. At some point, you’re brave and full of hope and decide to do it—quit your job, become an artist, apply for that dream job, and change your lifestyle.

It’s wonderful and empowering and exciting and all those things that make living worthwhile.

But what happens when you fail? When quitting your job left you broke, no one wants to publish your work, and your dream job …

10 Ways to Feel Confident Doing Things That Scare You

By Kulraj Singh in Blog, change & challenges

“With confidence, you have won before you have started.” ~Marcus Garvey

It’s not a great feeling.

Whether it’s meeting new people, speaking in front of a crowd, or learning a new skill, that inner knowing that you just aren’t feeling strong enough to competently complete the task ahead festers inside you.

I’ve had this feeling on numerous occasions.

As a kid I developed a fear of speaking out which emerged from a deep discontent with my body image, which translated later into a fear of socializing and public speaking.

I would have thoughts running through my mind such …

Holiday Love Challenge #2: Wrap Your Brain Around Someone’s Point of View

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Tiny Buddha's Holiday Love Challenge #2

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Being Different Is a Good Thing

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring, Uncategorized

Source: NotSalmon.com

How to Stop Envying Other People’s Seemingly Perfect Lives

By Sonia Devine in Blog, change & challenges

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” ~Steve Furtick

It’s in our nature to compare ourselves with others. The ability to weigh one situation up against another helps us make decisions and live our lives productively.

The downside is that when you constantly compare your own life with those of other people, you will always come up short.

Over-comparing causes envy. Envy is the feeling or sensation we have when we want to get something that someone else has and we can’t be happy for them when they have it.…

Losing Your Job Doesn’t Have to Mean Losing Yourself

By Michael Davidson in Blog, letting go

“I believe one of the greatest achievements in life is the choice to be empowered, not paralyzed, by a disappointment.” ~Lori Deschene

I was recently fired from my dream job, and this was devastating to me.

Anyone who has ever lost their livelihood should be able to relate to this experience. Vulnerability, shock, confusion, and anger dominated my feelings in the aftermath of suddenly losing a job that I loved.

What happened? My company created a fantastic referral program, and I saw a business opportunity to take advantage of it.

I reached out to multiple senior members of …

Holiday Love Challenge #1: Give the Gift of Your Presence

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

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What the Holidays Would Look Like if Kids Were in Charge

By Lori Deschene in Fun & Inspiring

Kids are so creative, and thinking outside the box comes naturally to them. (They’d much rather use the box as a dollhouse than think inside it!)

In this joyful little video, SoulPancake asked kids at a Boys & Girls Club to draw a picture of what the holidays would look like if they were in charge—and then they brought their holiday dreams to life.

5 Valid Reasons to Be a Quitter

By Joanne Clark in Blog, letting go, work fulfillment

“You have to learn to get up from the table when love is no longer being served.” ~Nina Simone

In my short life, I have left many jobs or situations. Some might call this “quitting.” Why has quitting gotten a bad rap?

Spiritual teachers and wise people often advise letting go of situations that are no longer right for you. It doesn’t seem like we’ve gotten this message. I don’t think quitting is such a bad word.

I quit my job just recently. And I feel great. Other things that I have chosen to leave: multiple jobs, a few …