Desiring Life – Page 2

When Forgiveness Becomes Greater Than Vengeance

One of the clearest signs that peace is beginning to take root in a person’s heart is when the desire to forgive becomes stronger than the desire to get even. Forgiveness is one of the most underestimated virtues in the world. Many people view it as weakness. Others see it as surrender. Some even believeContinue reading “When Forgiveness Becomes Greater Than Vengeance”

The Simplicity of Returning to Yourself

The simplicity of having peace, joy, and satisfaction is often overlooked because we imagine these things to be difficult to attain. We spend years searching for them in achievements, possessions, relationships, and circumstances. Yet perhaps their simplicity lies elsewhere. Perhaps peace, joy, and satisfaction are not things we need to acquire. Perhaps they emerge naturallyContinue reading “The Simplicity of Returning to Yourself”

The Thing About Anxiety

It is not unusual for us to seek ways to escape uncomfortable feelings. When boredom arises, for instance, many of us instinctively reach for our phones or turn to one habit or another to distract ourselves. There is nothing inherently wrong with these habits. My interest in this piece is not to criticize them, butContinue reading “The Thing About Anxiety”

To My Unborn Child: Part 2

‎Dear Child,‎‎Gratitude is a beautiful thing. In many ways, I believe you become your truest self when you learn how to be genuinely grateful, for gratitude is the language of an awakened soul. It is easy to be thankful when life unfolds according to your desires, when doors open effortlessly and the days seem kind.Continue reading “To My Unborn Child: Part 2”

To My Unborn Child: Letters for the days ahead

‎Dear Child,‎‎This is perhaps one of the most important letters you will ever read. In it, I share truths that are not only true for my time and generation, but truths that remain true across all ages.‎‎The first lesson I want to share with you is about thoughts and reality. Many people in my dayContinue reading “To My Unborn Child: Letters for the days ahead”