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I used to hate myself and my life. Have you ever felt like that? I thought that it would never get any better. Then everything changed.

When happiness is our ultimate goal, especially that which comes from the fulfillment of our desires, we live in fear of losing it.

The primary goal in life for many is to pursue happiness, but suffering is unavoidable. We can go through hard times with peace. Here's how.

Love is the medicine that heals all wounds. Love withdrawn can tear down, but love freely given can build up by heaing past wounds.

These simple steps to success work. Not by magic, but in practical ways. Do these three things today to begin to create your successful life

Are you living in "survival mode?" Whether it's a break-up, unemployment, or another kind of loss, you can survive and thrive!

My Italian husband sounds angry when he is passionate about something. I know the difference between passionate conversation and anger...

We successful survivors of hard times are comfortable in our own skin. We know who we are and we’re OK with ourselves, flaws and all. We...

1. You keep getting back up every time life knocks you down 2. You do what needs to be done no matter how you feel 3. You are the kind of...

Are you a survivor of trauma? If so, this is for you. This is what it means to be a successful survivor of trauma. What does it mean to you?

Lots of us have experienced loss. Everyone loses someone at some point in their life. A friend moves away or chooses to move on. A parent...

There is no one else on Earth exactly like you. There are others who share some of your skill sets or who have come from the same DNA...

It’s no accident that you were born where and when you were born, to the people who brought you into this world, or that you are right...

We’ve all found ourselves in situations that we didn’t see coming. We’re alone as a result of a relationship that’s gone wrong, or we...

This is the most private thing I've ever shared. I'm doing it now just in case heart surgery makes it the last thing I ever share.

Can you imagine working to support yourself and your family? Now imagine that your paycheck goes directly into a trust account to which...

Do you feel like you live in a constant state of turmoil? Do the people around you stress you out? Does it feel like there is always...

Want to stop suffering? Is about the expert advice whispered by a child psychologist who will never say this publicly.

Ever Given, the cargo ship that has been been blocking the Suez Canal, is a perfect metaphor for the traps some people find themselves...

You were born to grow, and learn, and improve the world around you by using your unique combination of skills, talents, intelligence, perspe