You may have all the world’s money, the biggest house, the nicest car, the most expensive properties, and so on… but at the end of the day, those things don’t really matter. Life isn’t about the material possessions or any achievements you have. It’s about people. The people you care for. The people you enjoy…
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Humans Unite: Acknowledging the Frontliners
Thanks to the healthcare workers who keep showing up to do their jobs despite the risk — so much risk. But they’re doing it because they care. Thanks to the government workers who are doing their best to deal with society’s concerns and figure out what’s best for their people. And thanks to the brave…
If You are Angry with Others, You Are Angry with Yourself
Every time we are angry with someone, that’s the best time to ask ourselves, “What is with him or her that makes me angry?” Because often, what triggers our anger is the one thing we hate about ourselves. If we are angry with those who are dishonest, then it’s probably we hate how dishonest we…
Don’t Do unto Them What You Don’t Want Them to Do unto You
That’s the golden rule. It’s very simple, yet most of us failed to do. And even if we’ve read and heard this cliché a hundred of times, it’s likely that we forget it at some point. It is, however, a choice to always remind ourselves about the importance of not hurting people. Write it down…
You Can Never Relate to Others If You Don’t See Their Perspectives
Why do some people desire to become millionaires? Why do some people hate the government? And why do some people enjoy a bizarre type of art? People see or understand things differently. Our upbringing, culture, family — and a lot of factors — influence the way we view life in general. The challenge isn’t about…
If You Can’t Love Them, At Least Don’t Hurt
It’s our responsibility to maintain peace wherever we are. And one way to do it is to be mindful with our words and deeds. Because most of the time, we are careless we end up ruining someone’s life. This is not to say that we should be loving or caring to everyone. We can’t force…
This is Our Planet
I was walking in the park when I saw a well-dressed guy threw an empty bottle on the pathway. He continued walking as if nothing happened. I was stunned. Most people think that there are two kinds of stuff: Theirs and Not theirs. For that guy, he thinks that the park isn’t his, so it’s…
How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace
1. Practice Empathy Is your coworker experiencing family problems? Maybe they need someone to talk to. Open up. Understand their stories. Then brainstorm solutions. 2. Provide Value Lessons are everywhere. Share some (life) lessons you’ve learned with your coworkers. Even one coworker will do. Then discuss the lessons with them. 3. Offer your Expertise If…
Should We Loathe People Who Commit Crimes?
There are laws intended to punish people who committed crimes. These laws have their own place of course. The question is, “Are these laws really protecting humans?” Justice is when the lawmakers decide to punish a criminal. But for some reasons, our government has become convoluted, they can’t prosecute even the most obvious criminal act….
Connect With People
Most of the time, we feel afraid connecting with our fellow human beings. We think that it’s not just right to build relationships with people we don’t know. To a certain degree, that’s right. I get it. But sometimes, this vigilance leads us into isolation and cynicism. And sometimes it’s irrational. As a result, we…
Who are the Bad People?
A drug addict robbed a grocery store. A husband battered his wife. A mother abandoned her newly born baby. A terrorist bombed the city. The corrupt politician. The lazy employee. The abusive employer. The irresponsible father. The dishonest salesman. The scammer. The prostitute. The alcoholic neighbor. The murderer. The rapist. We hear stories about them…
Better Humans, Better World
This is my daily reminder: If I want to make the world a better place, then I must first work on improving myself. This means reading books or blogs. This means finding different point of views. This means studying my heroes — extraordinary people who did extraordinary things. This means learning and applying the lessons…
8 Ways to Practice Generosity
Call a family member or friend or coworker and help solve one of their problems (whatever problem they have). Gift a healthy food to a random stranger. Find someone lonely? Talk to them. Listen. Empathize. Share what you know about a certain topic. Don’t insist you’re right. Just share it. People may find it useful….
To Seek Revenge or Not?
To say that we are humiliated and we need to fight back is shortsighted. Just because we were hurt doesn’t mean we need to revenge. Of course it’s normal that we loathe the people who wronged us. But one thing is for sure, if we seek vengeance nothing will be changed — we were still…
How Genuine Friendships Help Better Our Planet
We are all social beings. We deeply need to feel connected with others. We deeply need a sense of belonging. And the best way to do this is build genuine friendships. Being surrounded with genuine friends makes life more fun and better in many ways. We can learn from them. We can explore life with…
How Empathy Can Change the World
“Empathy fuels connection” said by Dr. Brené Brown in her 2013 RSA talk, The Power of Vulnerability. There is something magical with empathy. When we empathize, we don’t just feel sorry for the person — it’s more than that. Instead, we put ourselves in their position. When we empathize, we take their perspectives and connect on a…
In Everything You Do, Always Do Good for Others
You are not living alone. There are many people out there, living their lives the best way possible. Our job as human beings is to promote goodness and positivity in everything we do. I know that sometimes it’s hard, life is unpredictable and we don’t have complete control over the outcomes. But as long as…
What Are We Fighting For?
People fight each other because of: Beliefs, Opinions, Religions Sports, Politics, Information Oil, Gold, Food Territories, Properties, Privileges MONEY Jobs, Businesses, Products Status, Audience, Customers Romantic partners Material possessions There are perhaps more than these. But seriously, what are we fighting for? We are all human beings living on this beautiful planet. We are all imperfect human…
Look At The People Behind You, How Can You Help Them?
If your life situation is better than the people around you and you are practicing different ways to improve your life — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual — you are more capable to help people. Ask yourself in what way you can help. This doesn’t mean that you spoonfeed them, but rather, teach them things you…
4 Reasons to Love Life Every Day
1. Good things are happening every day. When we watch the news, we see how bad people are and how terrible the planet has become. It’s depressing. It makes us want to give up the hope of having a better life. To stop this negativity, realize that there are still good things happening every day….