We get up in the morning too early, after going to bed the night before too late. We rush to get ready for work, and we don’t eat a healthy enough breakfast to prepare us for a day that will likely have its fair share of stress in store for us. On the way home from work, we get caught in rush-hour traffic, testing our patience and sometimes causi

It is winter in the northern hemisphere, which means that most of us are likely to be just waiting for new grass to grow, flowers to bloom, and new spring clothing items to be wearable. The change of seasons always brings a certain degree of sartorial excitement, wherever you find yourself on the gender spectrum, age range, or fashion pages. But wi

Turmoil and tumult, hostility and violence, apathy and cynicism all seem to be gaining greater footholds in our world. It is natural that we are inclined to feel a sense of helplessness, or at least confusion, in the aftermath of terror attacks and mass shootings. It is, further, natural that we would feel momentarily powerless to do anything of su

Within the news today we get bombarded by all the destruction, lack of compassion, and complete disregard of human nature throughout the whole world. We need to return back to our main purpose on this planet. Which is Peace and Love in Life. We, as a whole, have been veering away from what’s truly important…farther and farther each and every da

When we watch the evening news or read our favorite blogs about current events, especially events that occur sometimes on the exact opposite side of the world, it is understandable that we would feel detached and distanced from those events. An irony of a world that allows us to know with great detail what is happening so far away is that we can be

We are only a few weeks removed from the most recent terrorist attacks receiving worldwide attention—those in Paris and San Bernadino, California. And how long before we hear news of the next mass shooting in the United States? These sad realities have taken on an inevitability, and our world seems poised on the precipice of something unprecedent

If you are like the rest of us, you are always in need of a small gift for someone -- whether it is a holiday gift, a gift for a co-worker, a teacher gift or something to give someone to welcome them to the neighborhood or thank them for their kindness. It is helpful to have small yet meaningful gifts on hand to be able to share when there is an op

Do we really and truly believe in the possibility of peace and the sanctity of life? We would all like to think so. But when our world is seemingly falling apart due to incessant war, political machinations, and the constant threat of violence, it is often incredibly difficult to find reasons for hope and to be positive. But there are benefits to d

With all of the recent violence, pain, suffering and turmoil in the world, many of us are left feeling discouraged, upset and extremely unsettled. Our world faces many new challenges these days, and nearly everyday there are stories of bloodshed, hate and evil. We are facing a new type of war and it is important to find and share strength where we

Family and friends can be difficult to buy for year after year and by early December panic tends to set in with all that is left to do as the holidays quickly approach. What if you could knock out all of the rest of your holiday shopping on in one transaction? Even better, what if the gift you purchased was beautiful and had meaning behind it? Sold

Whether we are aware of it or not, we are affected and influenced by the omnipresence of symbols in our lives. Whether it’s the balance and strength of opposing forces communicated by the yin yang symbol or a red octagon that causes us to immediately understand “Stop” or a more academic understanding of the historic misuse of the swastika, sy

"Words have both the power to destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change the world." Buddha If you were born in the late 70s or early 80s, then you’ve probably heard the “sticks and stones” quote a time or two. You know, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Read Full Post