All of us have experienced moments of loneliness and isolation. And the reason why loneliness is so painful is because of its twin emotion: shame. People feel a sense of shame surrounding loneliness because they think it’s a sign that they’re unlovable, weak, or inadequate in some way. However, shame actually stands for “SHOULD HAVE … Read more
Did you know that bamboo is actually stronger than steel? This is because of something called tensile strength. Tensility is defined as the resistance to breaking or splitting under tension. In the case of these two materials, bamboo is actually stronger than steel because it has a more tightly packed molecular structure. Bamboo has tensile … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) I have a confession to make. Like so many people, I used to work really hard to stuff down my negative thoughts and feelings. This is a natural thing to want to do and there are so many strategies that people use … Read more
What is an energy vampire? When watching a B-grade horror flick the ominous music always alerts the audience to the fact that a vampire is afoot. Within moments, the vampire pounces on their unsuspecting victim as blood gushes from the neck. Ouch! However, in real life, energy vampires often hide behind a veneer of charm … Read more
It’s still the first week of the new year, so you might be a bit stressed that you haven’t accomplished all of the New Year’s resolutions you set for yourself. Take a deep breath and exhale. Here’s a video with the fabulous Dr. Jane Dutton, one of my Positive Psychology mentors and best friends. Jane … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) I adore mosaic artwork. The dazzling array of colors, the shimmering surface of tiny smashed, fragments of tiles artfully arranged to create a beautiful design. When the New York City subway stations were renovated, I was thrilled when the West 86th Street … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) Self-acceptance is more valuable than self-improvement. Before they tie the knot in the last stitch in an exquisite carpet, Persian rug makers purposely place a defective stitch into the weave to convey their humility and the belief that only God is perfect. … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) It’s valuable to learn how to distinguish between the foreground and the background of situations. The poet Henry David Thoreau said, “The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Each day, we are given hundreds of choices on … Read more
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soaringwords (@soaringwords) Here’s some food for thought based on scientific findings: Stop bending yourself into a human pretzel! Sometimes, when you constantly try to people-please, you end up contorting yourself into a pretzel. If this has ever happened to you, then maybe you know … Read more
Technology enables us to accomplish many things with ease and efficiency. However, sometimes I feel as if there are 500 tabs open in my brain and all of those projects are clamoring for my immediate attention. When we are overwhelmed with a mountain of unanswered e-messages, sometimes we can overheat and shut down—just like our … Read more