We hear how we should view life with a glass-half-full mentality; realistically we aren’t always going to feel this way. There are days when we feel like we’re drowning in the current of life. We’re allowed to sit in this feeling, it’s healthy to do for a period of time. However, doing this for too long is when it becomes unhealthy. We need to be able to feel without letting it consume our lives. It’s how we pick ourselves up that makes the difference. Getting knocked down multiple times isn’t a bad thing if you find a way to pick yourself back up every time. This builds resilience and strength that will prove valuable in the future.

And receive signs from the Universe — If I have to be completely honest I haven’t been in the best mindset lately. …

Humility is your superpower — Our world has become swept up in the current of competition and comparison creating a culture of one-upping and tearing other people down. Things like social media have caused this behaviour to spread like wildfire. All you have to do is log into Instagram and you will see an abundance…

A day of spontaneity — Yesterday after reading this article by Natalie Moulden I felt inspired and I felt the mountains call to me. When I Hike I can Write. When I hike I think. When I am moving my brain ignites and my imagination is activated and then the magic happens.medium.com So in a moment of spontaneity, my partner and I jumped in the car and drove to the mountains. I feel the utmost gratitude that the mountains are only an hour's…

Your thoughts shape your life — Two people could experience the exact same event but each person will perceive it differently. Why is that the case? We have all had our individual life experiences that shape our worldview. Our past experiences create roots that cause us to react to scenarios in a certain way. …

Nature Prompt- Contradictory Fire — Fire is one of the most powerful elements to grace our planet. From its discovery millions of years ago to the present day, fire has maintained its importance. Fire is the giver of many things, it provides us with heat, light, the ability to cook, and the power to forge…

The cleanest place I have ever visited — A while back my family and I took a month-long trip to South East Asia where we visited quite a few countries. This was before my backpacking days so it was interesting to visit countries as a tourist staying in fancy hotels and enjoying a bit of luxury and then…

To get those creative juices flowing — After a small break, I coerced myself to paint again. I am so glad to have done so; I love just having no plan or idea and just seeing what flows. What I did notice was that the colours I was reaching for were pastels, mostly light pink, light orange…

Our bodies are our greatest gift. They are the vessel in which we move through this lifetime. We have to take care of our bodies. Our bodies function without needing much conscience thought, which causes us to take them for granted. While we can rely on our bodies to do most of the work independently we have to intentionally do our part too. The way we take care of our bodies affects the quality and longevity of our lives. Bad habits will lead to negative consequences, but good habits will lead to positive outcomes.