Category: Human Experience
A human experience is why we have come to this world. We came here to deal with the messy emotions and to experience the struggle. We did not come here to be perfect.
Human beings, unlike other species, have a conscious awareness of their own mortality. Our human experience covers the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical characteristics of human life.
Humans are aware of the irony that they are both brilliant and aberrant, sensitive and savage, exquisitely caring and painfully indifferent, remarkably creative and incredibly destructive to self and others.
Revision Surgery Recovery Tips
Facing surgery? I want to share some of my recovery tips to help you with the process. It is hard to believe that I recently had yet another surgery. I am off pain medications, that is a relief. Still sore and bruised, but that is part of the process. I have to remember to take […]
Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of my favorite cookies are Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. We are in the deep of winter and it is my favorite time to bake. Cooking brings me joy and I am often asked for my recipes. So I started here with some of my favorite. Warms up the house and the bonus of fresh […]
Our Needs and Desires
Needs Versus Desires We all want things. But our wants can be categorized into two different sections: needs and desires. With some things, the category that our wants fall into can be easy to distinguish, but for other items, it can be very difficult to figure out. With a little bit more understanding of needs […]
Improve Your Sleep – Bedtime Routine
Bedtime Routine to Improve Your Sleep Are you sleep deprived? When Should You Go To Bed? The first step toward establishing a good bedtime routine is deciding when you should go to bed. There are a couple of things to consider here. Your weekly routine is part of it, as is how much sleep you […]
Avoiding Unconscious Bias
Common Unconscious Bias Examples and How to Avoid Them An unconscious bias is based on assumptions and opinions rather on facts or evidence. In other words, it involves judging something or someone according to hearsay or someone else’s opinions or beliefs. Unconscious biases are often wrong especially when it involves a group of people. Everything […]
Science Proves Gratitude Makes Us Happy
Science Proves Gratitude Makes Us Happy Science proves gratitude has an effect on us. For most, gratitude is a pure outright thank you. For others a half-hearted thank you text or card may seal the deal. But in psychology, it’s is not just an offhand action. Gratitude is a positive emotion that goes a long […]
How Productive People Think
How Productive People Think How productive people think is something that I find interesting. If you want to become more productive, it helps to understand how productive people think. Even if this way of thinking doesn’t come naturally to you, you can adopt these principles and apply them to your own work life. Priorities matter. […]
Time to Shake Off the Negativity
Do you have a cloud hanging over your head lately? Well if you answered yes, it is time to share off the negativity! I am pretty sure you are sitting there thinking that might just be impossible at this point. There are times in life that we find ourselves down. Holidays can do that to […]
Religion and Spirituality are the same, right?
What’s the Difference Between Religion and Spirituality? There’s some confusion going on regarding these two concepts. It’s easy to see why this would be the case, simply because you’re going to find there’s overlap in the definitions. Let’s take this apart and see if we can make more sense of things. Religion, by definition, is […]
Do you need a Support System?
Cultivating Your Support System Having relationships and making friends is part of life. Everyone does it. Having said that, some of us are better at doing it than others. If you’ve found yourself having a hard time making supportive friends, it’s time to take a deep look into yourself and figure out why. After all, […]