Contemplations: Book of James I

Man thrives by the principles he holds dear in his heart

4 Keys That Helped Me To Harness A Positive Attitude

Why is optimism often regarded as a trivial attribute?

The Keys to Unleashing Your Potential

July is upon us, and this year is racing on its own pace. It seems as if life is rolling on fast forward, I am truly astonished by how fast this year is flying by. Despite of all that has happened, July still remains to me an important month for many reasons. Needless to say, …

The Power of Silence

Lately it seems that peace and quiet are rare commodities; this year started off in an unexpected way, and distractions are persistently arising. In fact, it seems like every week there is a new problem, new natural disaster, or even the recent uprisings regarding the unjust oppression imposed on black people. Despite the numerous tragedies, …

How Journaling Helped Me to Embrace Change in My Life.

Naches Peak Loop Trail (WA) Writing was not something I immediately started enjoying from the get-go. In fact, it took a while for me to consider investing in buying a journal where I could recollect various thoughts or come up with bright ideas that would help me propel forward in life. Upon reflecting on my experience …

The Hidden Power of Reflective Journaling

High Rock Trail (Packwood, WA) I am now convinced that writing is the most influential contribution a person can make to humanity. It is evident that our current society operates on philosophical ideals written by historical figures. When an individual inscribes well-thought ideas, which he has a strong conviction for, he adds a timeless stamp …

A Penny for Thoughts

What is a thought?... well, Britannica claims that “it is a covert symbolic response to stimuli that is either intrinsic or extrinsic. Thought, or thinking, is considered to mediate between inner activity and external stimuli”. I have always been a firm believer in positivity; believing in the idea of making an effort to find the light in …

Lessons of 2019

I am astounded by how fast this year flew by. As I reflect back at the encompassing circumstances that I have endured, I feel gratitude and joy because that experience enabled me to foresee my growth and aspire for greater things in life. These are some of the cherished lessons I learned throughout this year. …

Pressure to Deliver: Give Into It and You Might Just Lose It All Part II

When I started the second quarter of nursing school, I was not happy with how the situation turned out. It seemed like I was losing control of my life and I was desperately trying everything to regain that feeling and stability. To this day, I still vividly remember the talk I shared with my mom …