Loki, Norse god of mischief, is my Patron deity. It took me a while to accept that, and to find my way to Rokkatru. Many see this deity as 'evil' or 'bad', but far from…
The act of reading exercises my imagination. I am introduced to new vocabulary, concepts, and ideas each time I open a book. Language is powerful and challenging, and I enjoy the mental stimulation. When I…
Hydrate! Let’s face it, most of us could do with drinking a lot more water. Chugging down energy drinks and coffee might make it easier to get through a rough day at work, but it…
Everything becomes easier when you’re brimming with self-confidence. As soon as self-doubt enters your mind, your ability to act is compromised. Self-confidence might seem to rise and fall in a random fashion, but there are…
Studies show that your brain loses some of its functionality as you age. Diminished function leads to a number of problems, such as memory loss, brain fog, and even types of dementia. A well-stimulated brain…
You probably have more courage than you think. Like me, you may find it difficult to... say... ask a stranger to stop talking during a movie, but heavens help those who threaten your family or…
Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In by Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantankos is a short, but enlightening foray into Stoicism. This philosophy is as pertinent today, as it was in the ancient…
Synopsis What happens when you are forced to survey the ashes of a life lost? When you ask yourself: what the hell has gone wrong? Carolyn Hobdey had a successful career, the sports cars, the…