The Importance Of Vacation Time!

It’s interesting when paying attention to our surroundings, how often one hears others say we currently live in better times than our predecessors; I would agree, however, let’s not blind ourselves to one of our biggest shortcomings–our inability to relax. In our modern society we tend to live by the code “Work hard. Play hard”;…… Continue reading The Importance Of Vacation Time!

Sexually Empowered Doesn’t Equal Easy

We like to consider our day and age as “modern”  yet we currently live in a society primarily based on extremes.  On the one hand there is sexual repression, while on the other hand sex is traded to avoid solitude.  Although in the past I have written about this, today I would like to write…… Continue reading Sexually Empowered Doesn’t Equal Easy

Which Rules You? Confidence or Fear

Recently I watched a documentary on the evolution of human nature and the dating game.  The documentary used the word “evolution” more or less sarcastically. The reason behind emanated from taking a look at what the word “authentic” truly means. It was questioned whether or not we have lost our authenticity in search of general acceptance and prestige.  Looking…… Continue reading Which Rules You? Confidence or Fear

Digging Deeper…Embracing Yourself.

It can be frustrating and challenging when people who are assertive or considered risk takers are given a difficult time, sometimes to the point of being degraded and called names.  We forget these people have had a long emotional journey; they have accomplished that which many only dream of.  It seems a lot of us…… Continue reading Digging Deeper…Embracing Yourself.

Cognitive Dissonance

There is an epidemic in the world today of the psychological phenomenon called cognitive dissonance. Everyone is susceptible to cognitive dissonance to one degree or another; however, it seems to be especially prevalent in the Western world today. “Cognitive dissonance refers to psychological or emotional distress that can be sensed when faced with new information…… Continue reading Cognitive Dissonance