Many of you have been following world events and wondering what you can do to help. We want to let you know that Airbnb.org has committed to funding and facilitating free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. Airbnb.org will partner with nonprofit organizations on the ground who will directly coordinate these...
St. Paisios of the Holy Mountain lived a life of great piety, humility, and wisdom throughout his days. He was a stern ascetic who put himself through much hardship and privation in his efforts to gain a greater understanding of life’s mysteries. The fruits of his introspection were many sublime...
We all have all kinds of friends. Besties, for sure. True blue, too—the ones who will stick with us through thick or thin. We also have friends who fit certain situations, be they social, familial or special occasions where their unique attributes come to the forefront. And then there are...
What is FOPO? You might have heard this acronym before and wonder what does it mean. Well, here´s a little spoiler right away: FOPO stands for Fear Of People´s Opinions. In other words, it is the fear of what people think of you when you do or say something. Although...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on people everywhere physically and mentally. It has affected jobs, how we interact with each other, the economy, and more. While the main focus has been on staying afloat financially and staying healthy, the psychology of the COVID pandemic shouldn’t be ignored. (more…)
While being generous and selfless is an admirable trait, it's not your obligation to become this to others. Not giving out of necessity doesn't make you a bad person because really, who wants to be around someone that gives out of obligation and compulsion? If you have extra, give not...
When you live in a home, you keep it clean and make sure your home looks nice. If you own the home, you pay for anything that has to be repaired and you keep up the maintenance. However, there is one home that many people neglect even if they don't...
They say that happiness comes from within, but it’s also greatly linked to the people we choose to surround ourselves with. As time goes by, our preferences and circle of friends change. Making friends as an adult is not as easy as it may have been when we were kids....
When your nights have become chilly and streaks of orange and browns appear on the trees, you know it’s September. You are down to the last quarter of the year and wonder at how months pass by so swiftly. Then you stop and wonder what your year has become. It’s...
Mind games are tactics used to manipulate a person to respond or react in a certain way. Mind games deal with imposing one's will on the psyche of another person for some desired result. There are many reasons why people play mind games in relationships. Sometimes the person doing it...
