“You are responsible for everything you post [on social media] and everything you post will be a reflection of you.” -Germany KWe’ve all done this at some point. You grab your phone to check a “few” social media notifications. You’re sure it won’t take more than a few minutes. You reply back, hit all the “likes,” share what you find interesting and look at the clock. Surprise surprise, it’s a few hours later!
Advice
THE CONUNDRUMS OF ADVICE
“Don’t make a permanent decision about a temporary emotion.” -UnknownI do it. You do it. Everyone does it. From time to time, we all seek advice from our loved ones. But should you always take it?
GO AHEAD, GIVE UP – (REVISED)
βIf someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it.β -UnknownIf youβre read my previous articles on this site, youβll notice that one thing I always stress on is never giving up on anything thatβs a passion and close to your heart no matter how many obstacles try to stop you. But are there exceptions to that philosophy? Are there instances when giving up will actually be advantageous?
CUTTING THE APRON STRINGS
βTied to apron strings, dreams forget to fly!β -OrionThe noblest thoughts we can have is wanting to help someone, especially when weβre personally not gaining anything from it. Help is what takes humanity forward. Help is what keeps everyone going as we all need it at many stages of our lives.
WORRY
5/19/2020 TODAY’S DAILY WISDOM WORD IS WORRY.Β I FEEL WORRIED FOR OUR FUTURE, ESPECIALLY MY FAMILY WHICH INCLUDES MY CHILDREN, MOTHER AND GRANDCHILD AND OUT OF STATE BROTHERS AND SISTERS. WORRY AND FEAR CAN ZAP OURΒ ENERGY AND DESTROY ANY POSITIVITY WE MAY FEEL.Β THIS PANDEMIC CAUSES ME GREAT STRESS AND WORRY.Β ALSO KNOWN AS … Read more
Taking the Right Advice
“The people with the best advice are usually the ones who have been through the most.” -UnknownI’ve written several posts before about listening to your heart when it comes to major decisions. I’ve talked about how manu people will try to dictate your life path but ultimately, everything’s up to you. Given that Samantha and I are starting an advice section on this site, I’ve recently asked myself when is it okay to listen to others? When do you finally throw in the towel and tell yourself you need help?
COUNSELING
At what point, do we decide that things are bad enough to get counseling?Β Β When it comes to seeking advice about a problem, needing guidance, or counseling, I have found it is the healthy individuals who seek it.Β When your unhealthy, mentally you have no desire to get help for yourself.Β Your too caught up … Read more
Analyzing Advice
“Don’t make a permanent decision about a temporary emotion.” -Unknown I do it. You do it. Everyone does it. From time to time, we all need guidance and advice from our loved ones. But the key to applying advice appropriately from anyone is properly attributing it to where it’s crucial. One piece of advice is … Read more