Whether you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve or you like people to unpack you like a series of Russian dolls before finding your core values, your identity is the point at which you are interpreted and respected by others. Naturally, those with high self-esteem, a healthy level of confidence, and an assertiveness to get what they want are proud of this identity and use it in a way that mesmerizes and impresses others. Here are some sure-fire signs that you’re proud of yourself without … [Read more...]
Signs You’re Proud of Your Identity
MindBodyGreen, 5 Ways We have in common with Dalai Lama
I've always been drawn to the Dalai Lama. I love his endearing persona and his wide, beaming smile. I have the utmost respect for His Holiness as a spiritual teacher — I used to revere him as an enlightened deity that resided in a realm well beyond my reach, as if he were God-like. But when I stumbled across his autobiography The Path to Freedom, I've had some revelations about His Holiness, that surprised, amused and even inspired me. The Dalai Lama is not the perfect superhuman entity I … [Read more...]
Dr. Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. "expanding perception ..." This is one of the best TED Talks I’ve seen. Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past decade studying vulnerability, … [Read more...]