The greatest thing we could ever do in our pursuit of living is to embrace satisfaction with who we already are, to practice gratitude for what we already have, and to find a peaceful calm for our restless hearts amidst the ever-changing shuffle. The pursuit of contentment is a daily practice. Without it, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, will forever slip away. Here are 20 inspiring quotes from some of the world’s deepest thought leaders....

As we get older, we realize that love isn’t as easy as the movies make it out to be. Everything always seems to work out in the end in fantasyland. But when it comes to real life, sometimes relationships just aren’t so easy. Why is that? Why is it difficult for so many people to keep a relationship together? Why do relationships fail? While the list of reasons can be endless, there are some more common reasons why relationships fail....

1. Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree park is a protected area in southern California. It is a renowned desert park that draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees. These trees are a beautiful sight that you surely wouldn’t want to miss. 2. Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming There are many attractions you must see in Yellowstone National Park, but possibly the most beautiful one is the Grand Prismatic Spring....

I admit, when I see a kid losing his marbles in the cereal aisle, I don’t cringe. I envy. At a certain age you start holding back on the immediacy of your emotions, and who can blame you? These days, being too happy is considered naïve, being too sad is an automatic clinical diagnosis, and being too angry is a complete waste of energy. You’ve heard it all. Suck it up....

I can add another mistake along this road. and that is: “Not looking at what is actually in front of you” The first is a quote from Buddha and the last is a quote from me. Both are important. In our radio show yesterday, my co-host, Sally Nutter and I talked about how, under moments of stress or confusion, a person can make a decision about someone or something, or even a whole group of someones....

You may be hitting the gym hard, and eating a balanced diet, but considering the importance of a 7-8hour minimum sleep night will greatly improve your weight loss goals and ability to gain muscle strength. In this article, we’ll be simplifying the process of preparing a meal by examining ‘meal-prep’ days in conjunction with the ability to throw something together on the fly.. Meaning, you’re scrambling for something to make, and considering hitting one of those fast food chains....

Let me be honest: cleaning is not my favorite thing to do. Moreover, unpleasant odors and the air-contaminating nature of commercial cleaners always troubled me and caused me to put off cleaning. We know most commercial cleaners are harmful to our health and the environment. The challenge is to make an old habit into a new lifestyle. You can find the health and environmental effects of commercial cleaning products by checking the EWG rating by Environmental Working Group....

1. Your Sisters Would Never Understand As much as you refer to your roommate as a sister, your real sisters only wish they could be that close to you. You and your roommate are so close, it’s as though you shared a womb—despite having different mothers. 2. Dealing With The Dishes! As much as you love your roommate, you still don’t want to catch some icky bug—Ascaris is not pleasant! Whether it’s the dishes or the tub, there is always some area that you need to be clean that they just can’t understand....

So we’ve done the work for you! Here are twenty-three of the best romantic movies ever made to watch on Valentine’s Day. 23 – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) In this moving film, it is slowly revealed that a couple chose to have a procedure that erased memories of each other. Jim Carrey plays Joel, opposite Kate Winslet playing Clementine. As the movie slowly reveals loving and intimate moments in their relationship, you become more and more emotionally involved in the story....

Here’s a handy infographic from Shari’s Berries that features desserts that are quick to prepare — getting you out of the kitchen fast — and make your taste buds rejoice. This infographic will make you want to run home to make 10-minute vanilla bean pudding, or call your significant other to preheat the oven for a quick strawberry tart. These desserts are going to make surprise in-law visits a lot easier — or just keep the kids from crying when that sweet tooth kicks in....

25 Motivational Quotes: If you really love these life changing quotes and after reading them you are motivated, then take your notepad and note down the best ones according to you. Whenever you are down or times are hard, go through them as I am sure that these will help to keep you motivated (my tip: read the third quote again). Featured photo credit: Morgue via morguefile.com

After the initial mind blowing sensation has settled in, the moments you share with these new little people are profound, powerful, beautiful and revitalizing. Here are 25 things only someone who has a niece or nephew could understand. 1. How fun it is when they start to talk and you can joke around with them While poop jokes are always a winner, starting to banter more and more with your nieces and nephews becomes an increasingly stimulating experience as they get older....

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Here are other suggestions you could try out, and see which one suits you best. All of them have certain benefits for your health and physical appearance. Furthermore, they are easy to do, and quick, which is great if you are busy and don’t have a lot of time for working out. 1. Battle ropes This exercise will help you improve your strength, hand grip and balance. They are designed in such a way that makes you work harder and try more....

As part of the bedtime routine, I believe the following questions are paving the way for future communication.

I can relate. I used to have a real problem. It took years for me to get comfortable admitting that I was an alcoholic. By age 24, my life had come crashing down and I had two choices: I could get help or I was going to die. I’m grateful that I found people to help me. It saved my life. Over the years, I have come to realize that everyone struggles with addiction in one form or another....

Seriously, it’s a problem. Featured photo credit: Jozsef Hocza via unsplash.com How could the mind be addicted to exercise? In my experience, there is no better place to come up with ideas than on the treadmill. I’ll usually be mid-run when an idea pops into my head, and I’ll reach for my phone to jot it down. Sometimes, it comes in the form of a full-fledged project and other times only a string of words....

Familiarizing yourself with the warning signs of substance abuse is a crucial first step. Know the three types of signs—physical, behavioral, and psychological—and how to spot them. 1. Physical Signs Disregard for personal appearance: disheveled look, unkempt hair, etc. Lack of energy or motivation Unusual odors on breath, clothes, or body Slow or impaired coordination or speech Use of eye drops to hide red and bloodshot eyes, dilated or smaller pupils Slowed reaction time Changes in appetite Sleep changes: insomnia, sleeping too much...

Instead of allowing this to go on, Shannon suggests three approaches to quickly putting the meeting back on track. What are some other ways to be ‘ruthless’ in the meeting room? My personal inclination is to cut people off after they have repeated themselves for the third time. Especially when the repetitions involve something wholly irrelevant, or even worse just discovered to be irrelevant, to the meeting’s purpose. As a rule, though, people tend to like their iterations....

Fortunately, every experience (whether good or bad) ends up teaching you something you can use going forward. The beauty of life is in the opportunities that appear just when you need them (not necessarily when you want them). If you make it a goal to never stop learning, you will remember that the journey is a series of new starts that make you wiser and stronger each time. Let these inspiring quotes from great achievers show you the value of continuing to learn throughout your life....