As human beings, we’ve all indulged in some form of negative self-talk in the past. In most cases, these types of unhealthy thinking patterns usually stem from mistaken beliefs — core beliefs we learned while growing up and were taught to us by authority figures such as parents and teachers. They refer
January 24, 2023
The more rainy days – the more I feel low. I don’t really feel depressed, but a bit lackluster. Especially during Sundays or during the first days of a longer vacation. But, during my last years as an expatriate living here in the Philippines, I learned to change my lifestyle. I don’t
January 17, 2023
Life is better than ever, so why does everybody seem to be unhappy? As a regular reader of this column, you surely remember this topic which I already raised several times. Is worrying a waste of time? Researchers found that less than 1 in 10 things people said they worried about came true.
January 11, 2023
I have always been fascinated listening to Celine Dion’s song “Colors of my love.” “I’ll paint my moon in shades of blue; paint my soul to be with you…” “I’ll paint the truth to show how to feel…” Colors of love are colors of life. Passion and ignorance, our intense emotions and
January 5, 2023
“The Years Between” (1946) is a British film directed by Compton Bennett and starring Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson and Flora Robson in an adaptation of the 1945 play The Years Between by Daphne du Maurier. It was shot at the Riverside Studios. “Evocative details about family, friends, writers and landscapes make Lynn
December 31, 2022
People feel more nostalgic during the holidays because many memories are reawakened and relationships renewed. During the holidays, families and friends get together to celebrate and reconnect; they get caught up on one another’s lives, reminisce and browse through old photographs. The holiday season is here and we’ve almost made it to
December 20, 2022
The worst thing that you can do when you’re going through a tough time is to bottle it up and let it fester. Try to find someone in a similar situation as you. While most people don’t go around advertising their homesickness, that doesn’t mean they don’t feel it, too. Stay in
December 13, 2022
When letters were the only form of written correspondence, signing off was obvious. Actually I am still adopting that old tradition. No matter, if it comes to letters or emails. It’s just a matter of respect and education. If addressing a sir or madam, it was unambiguous. You concluded “yours faithfully”. When
December 6, 2022
What does quintessence mean? It is the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form. The quintessence of something is its perfect, ideal example. Some people say that
December 2, 2022
Often in life we come across such relationships and people, who are never happy with you. There may be times when you have given your all but you still realize that you’ll never be good enough for some people. This feeling is really sad and hurting which makes you doubt yourself. This
November 25, 2022
“Music is given to God to further his purposes. Sweet melodies mellow the souls of men and women and help prepare them for the gospel. After men receive the truth, songs of praise to Deity help to sanctify and cleanse their souls.” “Music can set an atmosphere of worship which invites [the]
November 21, 2022
Worries, doubts, and anxieties are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about an unpaid bill, an upcoming job interview, or a first date. But “normal” worry becomes excessive when it’s persistent and uncontrollable. You worry every day about “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, you can’t get anxious thoughts out
November 17, 2022