Category: Daily Vibe

You can battle fear with knowledge. Many of our anxieties come from uncertainty and the unknown. Learning about the things that seem terrifying on the surface and getting to know them intimately can make them seem not so scary after all. Knowledge is power, of course. But it is also nourishment for your mind and soul.

Even our favorite superheroes face challenges and obstacles. What we forget is that they don’t often overcome the big challenges without the help of a sidekick. So, if you’re facing a situation alone, remember that even the strongest of us reach out for help from time to time. It doesn’t mean you’re weak if you need a hand or that you can’t handle a problem on your own. In fact, you are pretty super for knowing when it is time to ask for a little assistance.

Inevitably, the road you travel will lead you to some mountains and rocky roadblocks. You can climb the mountain, go around it, or turn back and choose a different path. If you decide you want to climb that mountain, that means that your path is important to you and that you feel pulled by something on the other side. Gear up, pull out the bravery right from your soul, and get to it. Your passions are worth the climb.

The path you walk is all your own, whether you’re strolling along a dirt lane, yellow brick road, sidewalk, or forging a totally new way. No one, whether they have walked before you or follow after you, will experience the journey like you do. Your thoughts and insights along the way are all yours. Own your life path and purpose.

Inspiration doesn’t always come easily, but it can be found in many different sources. Nature, books, architecture, and music are great places to search for inspiration. If you look for the things that pull you and call to your soul — you may find what you need in the most unexpected places.

What’s with the new definition for snowflake as weakness? All humans are like snowflakes, and we should absolutely take pride in that. Every snowflake shows off a different, gorgeous pattern, yet they are all made of the same stuff. Some are more similar than others, sharing pieces of patterns, but all are unique, beautiful and have a delightful sparkle.

When we’re told to be kind to others, we often think this means we should be nice to other people. While this is obviously important, kindness must extend beyond humans in order for us to live harmoniously on this planet. Be kind to animals, trees, and insects. After all, we are all family — made of the same star stuff that is as old as the beginning of time.

Any mountain climber who has made it to the peak of Mount Everest will tell you that hitting that summit required time, training, blood, sweat, and possibly some frostbite. They’ll also tell you it was worth enduring all of that. Climbing your own personal issues that look like Mount Everest to you will likely feel the same, all the way to the absolute satisfaction and glee of getting to the peak. Don’t give up.

What does being an alpha mean? Usually, as far as people go, it’s the leader of a pack of bullies, whether they are in high school or running a corporate office. Calling this type of person an alpha is actually pretty disrespectful to nature, though. A true alpha is a leader who is charismatic, empathetic, confident, and tends to the needs of their group. Let’s respect nature and redefine what an alpha is in human society — and then strive to be that if we’re called to lead.

Even the smallest mountain cannot be moved at its whole. It is through time and patience that, bit by bit, pieces can be removed until finally the entire mountain is gone. You can move your mountain, just don’t try to pick up the whole thing at once. Break your problems down to their bits and then you can haul them away.

Naysayers will “nay” until long after the cows have returned home. Realizing this will help you figure out how best to deal with the doubters in your life. You might choose to brawl with them, though this will probably just cause unnecessary trouble. You might instead make it your life goal to prove them all wrong. The happiest route, though, may simply be to train your ears to tune out the naysayers and just live your life listening to your heart.

When several opportunities present themselves to you, take the one that terrifies you the most. That’s the one that will force you outside your comfort zone. That’s the one that will help you grow.