Category: Wisdom

Sometimes forests catch fire in order to renew themselves. All the old trees and foliage must turn to ash in order to create nutrients for the next generation. When the world you once new seems to be going up in smoke, take a moment to ponder this — perhaps it’s a sign that the next amazing thing is ready to take root.

It’s okay to sometimes feel like the world is disappointing, irksome, flabbergasting, and that the only way to fix things is to set it on fire and start over. Try not to dwell in this dark place, though. Instead, talk it out with friends, find someone else who needs your special brand of kindness, or start a new project. Of course, if you do decide to set your world ablaze (metaphorically, of course), don’t be a boring villain who just sits back and watches. Make s’mores.

Spend time in the sun if you can. Sunshine can warm the soul and bring light and life in the darkest of moments. It can ease depression and seasonal affective disorder, not to mention boost your vitamin levels with its light-bringing warmth. Even a few minutes basking in sunlight can do wonders for your spiritual and physical health.

When you’re trying to comfort someone but can’t find the right words to say, it’s okay to say nothing. Sometimes a shared look or a soft touch can express what you’re feeling more than words ever could.

Life is really quite like an ocean. Some of us choose to swim towards our goals, even when the tides are against us, others prefer to float, letting the waves take them wherever. There are also plenty of people who combine swimming and floating. Swimming can be exhausting, but swimmers have clear goals in mind and determination in their hearts. Floating takes people places they may not like, but it also allows them to go on amazing adventures. A compromise of the two shows a certain resourcefulness. Whether you swim, float, or do a little bit of both, your choices grant you strengths that will help you navigate the ocean of life.

In times of doubt, remember that you so have courage in your soul — even when it is hard to find. You have the ability to empower yourself, and by doing so you can inspire others. Take a breath. Believe in yourself. Know that your potential is great. You are a star.

The truest success is not obtaining the most material things, climbing to the top ranks, or making the most money. True success is following your dreams wholeheartedly, whatever those dreams may be. So long as you stay true to your heart, you are certain to obtain true success.

Art is an extremely valuable form of human expression, yet our society struggles with the concept of value. We try to categorize art and put certain artists above others. In fact, though, all art is beautifully important so long as it is meaningful to someone, whether that be the creator or an onlooker. It doesn’t matter if it is macaroni art or a Van Gogh. Allow your soul to be expressed… in your own special style.

Some say that distance makes the heart grow fonder, but this is a slight misstatement. The fondness has always been there. It is the absence of the people we care about which makes us realize how much we care for them, not distance that produces such feelings.

Some might say that hope is a double-edged sword. On one hand, hope can inspire us to keep going and push us forward in otherwise dismal situations. On the other hand, when your hopes are dashed, you can feel really let down. Still, hope is essential for bringing your desires into reality and it keeps us going through the darkest times. Never give up. Hope will always be one of mankind’s greatest weapons.

Anticipating the future, trying to determine what needs to be done and how to do it, can be extremely overwhelming. You may feel like you’re drowning when you try to take it all on at once. Take a step back, and refocus your mind. All big pictures are made up of little steps. Take just one and you will make all those problems just a little smaller.

Why are superhero poses so cool? Well, it’s because of how powerful they are. A head held high and arms in the air scream confidence and bravery. If ever you need a boost in courage, strike a superhero pose for a hot minute!