The powerful force of humor and wisdom — Humor is powerful. Humor has the power to change lives. Humor is also sneaky. Its effects can sneak up on our conscious and subconscious mind, kind of like slipping in a back door. Before we know it, we are laughing despite ourselves. Sometimes we are both delighted and uncomfortable with humor. Laughing makes us feel better. …

The sexy spice that increases libido naturally — Nutmeg, or jaiphal acts as an aphrodisiac specifically for women. In fact, it is quite commonly referred to as the Viagra for women. Nutmeg does so by mimicking the effects of serotonin, the feel good neurotransmitter. Not only does nutmeg imitate the effects of serotonin, the spicy flavor of the…

Thomas Hardy wanted to dissect Einstein’s genius — Albert Einstein, one of the most prolific figures of popular culture and physics, and believer in truth, goodness, beauty and non-violent confrontation, had his brain, surgically removed after his death. The brain of this brilliant man was weighed, dissected, and parts placed in glass jars. Einstein, who declined surgical intervention…

Commitment to truth, beauty, and goodness — Albert Einstein died after refusing surgery to repair a blood vessel near his heart that eventually burst. His reply to possible surgical intervention was: I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. …

The person you dreamed of becoming — What did you want to be, or who did you see yourself becoming when you grew up? When you dreamed of your future self, what did you see? Our younger selves can’t help but have hopes and desires for the future. A future were we see our ideal self, at…

Just keepin it real —

Challenge and reflection — To this day, a quarter of a century past, she would not look in a mirror. Her parents, parents parents, and parents parents parents were passionate with their warning. NEVER, EVER, EVER, look in a mirror! In fact, twenty five years later, there were no pictures of her. Life did…

I am considering starting a dog walking business — Day 1 — We have all probably heard the saying: Do what you love and the money will follow. What do YOU love? Do you dream of starting your own business? You can’t always leave a full time job, but you can think about starting a side hustle doing something you love. A side hustle that doesn’t cost a great deal to start, or much time. I LOVE DOGS…

The power of the right words to motivate and guide — We all know the power of words. We use them everyday. Words can inspire, motivate and uplift. Quotes carry even more power to inspire. Quotes are a mix of great writing, timely selection, and motivational psychology. We are attracted to different quotes at different times. …