by Michele Marius | Apr 23, 2022 | Inspiration
To varying degrees, we all crave excitement. And we know people who could be described as ‘thrill-seekers’: those who shun monotony and routine, and whose every day, is filled with drama – be it self-inflicted or otherwise. However, we are all likely to agree that...
by Michele Marius | Apr 22, 2022 | Inspiration
When someone seemingly is considered an ‘overnight success’, very rarely is that the case in reality. Almost always, there would have been a long journey of hard word, dedication and sacrifice, for which they are now reaping the benefits. It is also the same for...
by Michele Marius | Apr 21, 2022 | Inspiration
Fear of failure, though a good attribute to possess – as it can save you from several bumps and scraps in life – can also be a crippling one at times. Being able to plan, to anticipate different outcomes, and to have contingency options at the ready, can make for...
by Michele Marius | Apr 20, 2022 | Inspiration
Without a doubt, there are deep philosophical concepts behind this quote by French existentialist philosopher, social theorist and feminist activist, Simone de Beauvoir; but a point frequently made in existential philosophy is that we are not ‘born’ anything. Instead,...
by Michele Marius | Apr 19, 2022 | Inspiration
What a powerful affirmation that we all should take to heart! Thanks to the rat race of life, and all too often, we in the trenches trying to meet our obligations and the goals we have set for our lives, which almost invariably, involves some amount of sacrifice and...
by Michele Marius | Apr 18, 2022 | Inspiration
Upon the first read, this quote attributed to Queen Latifah may seem a bit trite, and you are likely to be asking, “Aren’t I being my true self?”, as a rhetorical question. Although your answer might be “yes”, what many of us may not fully appreciate is that being...
