Sex is one of the hottest topics of conversation. But why do we put so much emphasis on it, and not on other essentials like sleep or food? These three—food, sleep, and sex—are fundamental to our well-being, and when they are balanced, life feels fulfilling. However, when any one of them is neglected or overindulged, [...]
I remember myself at age 14 looking at myself in the mirror and thinking that the way I was built was pretty remarkable. And it wasn’t because I was beautiful or had a decent body shape at that time because I truly had no real idea of body image. I was more of an observer [...]
Motherhood... One day you are a girl and then basically overnight you become a mother. What’s motherhood? No one tells us how it is being pregnant and being somewhat protective of yourself and your child and then opa! A child pops up and your feelings and hormones are different. You look at this little pumpkin, [...]
Traditions. What does that mean to you? What thoughts do you start having after you read this? Did it trigger something in your memory? What Are Traditions? When I hear the word “traditions” it evokes so many feelings, memories, and thoughts. It touches me so deeply that sometimes I feel like I’m on a different [...]
Every year around this time I notice people becoming more anxious. All kinds of anxieties. Clouded Minds Some people are all of a sudden feeling more lonely than at other times of the year; other people jump into “I’d better hurry otherwise this year is almost gone”… and they make all kinds of irrational decisions. [...]
This is an essay about bad language. Although the word is not used often, bad language is often referred to by the slang term “cussing” or more specifically: cursing. Cursing is exactly that. Casting a Spell You are casting a curse or a spell with your language. Keep in mind that I am a second-language [...]
How often are we told that we must live in the here and now, and not in the past or future? In my private discussions, I often give people the same advice. It’s easy to get lost in whose goal I am trying to achieve, and if it is even my own. It is easy [...]
I always want to speak about something relevant for you, but sometimes I wait too long to write something. I like to collect some data and experience, before I present information and my thoughts. Now, I feel I have been silent for too long. We have all experienced something these last few months that we have [...]
Whenever I’m out, I take some time to observe my surroundings, usually couples. Whether I’m at the Farmers Market, a cafe, store, or a restaurant – I pay attention to couples and how they interact with their kids. Today, I want to talk about couples and their relationships with their children as well as the [...]
The other day I was out shopping and overhead a conversation between two girls. One of them was pregnant and the other clearly wasn’t. The pregnant girl told her friend that she can’t wait for when she gives birth. She elaborated and said she is tired of carrying a child around. Personally, I can empathize [...]
