Category: Wisdom

Even the greatest machines must have maintenance — gears oiled and parts changed. Humans, including our brains, are the same way. We need rest, check-ups, and sometimes tune-ups to be the best we can be.

You are the person who knows you best, but that doesn’t mean you know all of yourself. There are experiences that will awaken parts of you that you didn’t know about. Your friends will notice adorable quirks that you don’t notice about yourself. Self-discovery is a lifelong and worthwhile journey.

If you’re getting older, it can seem like a total drag sometimes — especially on those really rough days where everything hurts a little more than usual and staying in bed seems like the best option. Aging, while it brings aches and pains, also gives us epic wisdom and innumerable memories to appreciate. On your extra tough days, don’t forget about those good parts of the aging process.

Collecting action figures may be frowned upon after a certain age for some people, but if it makes you happy then it doesn’t matter what someone else deems appropriate. Having an agglomeration of your favorites, whether they be stamps, candles, dolls, or vinyl records, is good for your soul. What you surround yourself with changes your mood — and finding a new one can give you a boost. You deserve to keep the little things that bring you a bit of joy each day. Feed your soul!

What is courage? Courage is a word that propels people into action. It is speaking out against injustice. It is debating your point of view while listening respectfully to opposing points. It’s being able to admit when you’re wrong. It’s chasing your dreams against the odds. It’s moving forward when you’re scared to death. Courage is within us all, though we don’t always realize it. Here’s your reminder: You are courage.

Humans wield the tool of imagination. Our brains can think up the impossible and even instruct our bodies and minds on how to make that into a possible reality. Infinite things can be manifested when we use our imaginations.

While a single person can’t help all seven billion other humans on earth in a single day, one can help someone each day. Those people can then spread a little love and pay it forward to others until everyone is helping someone. Imagine that!

Some say that you should power through when things get tough and you get tired. While that’s a nice, tough sentiment, it isn’t always the best advice for self-care. We are more productive when we take breaks as we need them than when we push ourselves past the point of exhaustion. It’s okay to need rest. It’s okay to take breaks and recharge.

Change can begin with just a single person taking action. Then, other people are challenged, inspired, and rallied to act, too. One simply needs to be brave enough to be the first to take that first step, and trust that their own bravery will push others to follow.

Your mind can think up a thousand reasons why you cannot do something. When your desires are strong, though, you only need one reason why it is possible in order to try. One in a thousand aren’t bad odds when your heart and soul are inspired.

Communication is an invaluable skill. Still, it doesn’t come simply to everyone. Being able to communicate your feelings and intentions can help in every type of relationship, from business to romantic and everything in between. While some people have an easier time communicating than others, we can all learn to be better communicators. Time and practice are key — don’t give up.

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.