Growing up, I felt as though I wanted to be affirmed more, to be validated. In more recent times, I am learning the most important validation is what I tell myself and how I feel about myself. I am also learning that since it is so important to me, I should vocalize what I find to be great qualities in others. I find that when someone tells me something positive it makes me want to try ten times harder to continue to uphold that quality.  Lately, I haven’t been holding back in telling others the positive things I think and feel about them. And of course, these are things I…

Recently, I came to a sudden realization. The statement “living in the moment” may often come off merely as motivational words. However, I realize the smallest of actions can have tremendous results such as inspiring or changing other people’s perspective. Take something as simple as singing or dancing in public, and someone happens to look over – a quick half a second glance. And for a moment, just think how that quick glance is enough to spark inspiration or joy within someone. And from that, they then take that seed and sow it somewhere else in the world. Actions are very reciprocating. As humans, we like to emulate and aspire…

Today, I stumbled upon something. That was, seeing trees that have been burned still standing tall. This is a sight that may easily be overlooked, but a thought quickly sprung to my mind. There was something so beautiful and inspiring about this. The fact that these trees underwent burns and destruction, yet are still standing. I think we can learn something by this. Nature is not only here to be of sustenance, but to help us become wiser and stronger beings. Next time you’re out, and surrounded by nature, look around and observe conscientiously; you’d be surprised at how much you will learn. [s.t]  

  And maybe just maybe, the people will be grateful for the small things in life. Maybe this portion of isolation will change our minds and open our hearts. Maybe after this, we will see our minuscule, day to day problems as a pleasure to have. Maybe we will think twice about those who are less fortunate more often than we did before. Maybe we will see we do not need constant external stimuli which society considers we need. Maybe it will be a time where many will awaken from their long sleep. Maybe people will start to see, and really see. [s.t]