Everything you need to know to make your lips look good. Lipstick is a transformative beauty product that we can own and wear every day. A single swipe can take us from casual to polished, from understated to glamorous, and can boost our confidence in ways that few other cosmetics can match. Yet walking into … Continue reading Lipstick Ideals
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Positive Trajectory
The things that are easy to do are also easy not to do. The Two Curves The Upward CurveThe Downward CurveSmall disciplines dailySmall errors in judgment dailyEasy to doEasy to doEasy to dismissEasy to dismissLeads to successLeads to failure Why Read The Slight Edge Jeff Olson's The Slight Edge is one of those rare books that … Continue reading Positive Trajectory
I Walk with Dragons
republished from 8/18/2024. I Walk with Dragons In the depths of gravely grasps, where demons tend to bay, My dragons guard and circle, turning old wounds to decay. With scales of ancient wisdom, my eyes can pierce the gloom, Lessons taught of strength and courage, in the screeching doom. They breathe fire as my trials, … Continue reading I Walk with Dragons
Does 10% Happier Compound Year Over Year?
Can you love yourself just a little bit better without self-indulgence? Ted Talk - A Guide to Self-Love for Skeptics — Dan Harris Dan Harris, the ABC News anchor and bestselling author of 10% Happier, delivers a disarmingly honest and often funny TED Talk aimed squarely at people who cringe at the phrase "self-love." Harris … Continue reading Does 10% Happier Compound Year Over Year?
The Most Important Time is Now
Remember then: there is only one time that is important - Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. - Leo Tolstoy Updated since 2/17/2025 In these words, we can find the profound importance of living in the present moment. "Now" is the only time … Continue reading The Most Important Time is Now
Weapon & Wand
originally published 9/4/2024 What I Carry I carry a weapon in my right hand and a wand in my left. I am also both these, a weapon and a wand. I can do serious damage, and I can make magic happen. I carry purpose in my right hand and providence in my left. I am … Continue reading Weapon & Wand
Finding the Ones Worth Suffering For
Truth is everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for. – Bob Marley Updated since 3/16/2025 Loved ones, despite their best intentions, may sometimes hurt us. This pain often stems from misunderstandings, differing perspectives, or unintentional actions. However, love is meant to be resilient and enduring. Through tough … Continue reading Finding the Ones Worth Suffering For
Inner Beauty and a Heart Filled with Gratitude
Humanity reveals her inner beauty through the interplay of gratitude, love, and kindness. – Debasish Mridha Updated since 3/15/2025. Inner beauty is a radiant force, playful and brimming with gratitude, kindness, and love. It shines through in moments of joy and laughter, reflecting a heart that appreciates life's simple pleasures. This beauty is expressed through … Continue reading Inner Beauty and a Heart Filled with Gratitude
The Power of Music to Give Us Happiness
Updated since 3/4/2025. Music has a profound ability to bring happiness and spread positive energy. Its melodies and rhythms can uplift our spirits, soothe our minds, and inspire joy in the most challenging moments. Listening to music releases dopamine, the "feel-good" chemical, enhancing our mood instantly. It connects people, fostering a sense of togetherness and … Continue reading The Power of Music to Give Us Happiness
Loving Kindness Meditation
Love. Kindness. Meditation. Updated since 4/19/2025. Loving-kindness meditation, also known as "metta bhavana," is a practice that involves cultivating unconditional love and compassion towards oneself and others. It begins by focusing on self-love, gradually extending these feelings to friends, acquaintances, and even adversaries. The practice typically involves repeating phrases like "May you be happy, may … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation