happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
If love feels more like walking on eggshells than walking hand-in-hand, you might be dating a narcissist
Falling in love can be magical. But when the person you’re falling for turns out to be a narcissist, that magic can quickly turn into confusion, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Narcissists are often charming at first, but their behavior soon reveals control, manipulation, and a deep lack of empathy. The tricky part? They’re often masters at hiding their true selves. Let’s unpack how to spot the signs early - before your sense of self gets tangled in their web.
By Olena about a year ago in Motivation
Still Standing, Still True
The house wasn’t grand. No marble pillars, no shiny windows, no sprawling lawns. It sat quietly at the end of a gravel path, surrounded by tall oaks and years of memories. The roof sagged slightly under the weight of seasons. The paint was chipped in places, like time had run its fingers across it too many times to count. But the house had a soul. It had seen heartbreak, laughter, silence, and song. And through it all, it stood.
By Anees Kaleemabout a year ago in Motivation
Serenity in Scripture
Introduction: Why the Serenity Prayer Resonates Deeply We’ve all had moments where life felt a little too much—where chaos overwhelmed peace, and we whispered the Serenity Prayer under our breath like a lifeline. There's a reason why it touches so many hearts. It’s more than just a prayer—it’s a spiritual guidepost, and its wisdom is beautifully reflected in the pages of Scripture.
By Lillian Hartabout a year ago in Motivation
Self-Respect & Mastery
In the noise of modern life, one currency has quietly collapsed: self-respect. We live in an era of borrowed confidence — filtered lives, outsourced opinions, and validation-for-rent. We're taught to posture before we’re taught to build. To brand before we belong to anything real. To chase "success" before defining what it means.
By Randolphe Tanoguemabout a year ago in Motivation
What’s meant for you will come with clarity, not confusion.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.” But in a world that celebrates hustle, pressure, and pushing through, it’s easy to forget that the best things in life often come quietly, calmly, and with ease. When something is right for you - whether it’s a person, an opportunity, or a direction - it won’t require you to bend out of shape to make it fit. Instead, it’ll feel like a deep exhale. Like peace.
By Olena about a year ago in Motivation
Respect Yourself Enough to Stop Explaining Your Worth
We live in a world that constantly demands explanations: explain your choices, your boundaries, your confidence, your silence. But here’s the truth - explaining your worth doesn’t increase it, it only drains you. Every time you over-explain who you are, you hand people the power to decide your value, instead of standing firm in it. Self-respect isn’t loud or defensive; it’s quiet, steady, and unshaken. This is your reminder that you are allowed to take up space without justifying it.
By Olena about a year ago in Motivation
How Dior Sewed Success from Silence
The world knew his name long before they knew his story. In the glittering halls of fashion, "Dior" meant elegance, extravagance, and the reinvention of beauty. But behind the shine of the name was a quiet man with a fragile heart, a love for lines and architecture, and a journey stitched with uncertainty, passion, and perseverance.
By MIGrowthabout a year ago in Motivation
The Graveyard of Clocks
People really remembered when Edgar stopped speaking. He simply decided one day that words had worn themselves out stretched too thin by apologies never meant, promises never kept, and smiles too sharp to trust. So, Edgar turned silent. But that wasn’t what made Edgar famous. What made Edgar unforgettable was what he did with time. It began on a rainy Wednesday when Mrs. Mallow spotted him in the cemetery with a shovel and a black bag. Naturally, she assumed he was mourning. But curiosity, a force stronger than respect, pulled her closer and what she saw unsettled her. Inside that black bag was not a keepsake or flowers. It was a clock. A large, round, ticking wall clock. She watched, frozen under her umbrella, as Edgar placed it gently in the earth and buried it. By the end of the month, Edgar had buried seventeen clocks wristwatches, kitchen timers, pocket watches, even cuckoos. Some ticking, some silent. Always with the same quiet ceremony: a hole, a pause, a covering of dirt. No headstone. No explanation. Some say he even whispered something each time before he covered them, though no one ever got close enough to hear. The town, naturally, began to talk. Some believed it was art. Others called it madness. The local pastor declared it sacrilege. Children followed him at a distance, whispering legends. “They say he’s burying time so he can live forever.” “No,” another child would argue, “He’s trapping it. So it can’t take anyone else.” But no one dared confront Edgar. His silence was too heavy, too haunted. That winter, time behaved strangely in Hartswell. Clocks stopped randomly. Phones glitched. Alarms failed. Days felt shorter, nights longer. People felt... displaced. As if time no longer flowed it throbbed. Even the weather didn’t seem to follow the rules. Snow came too early and stayed too long. Flowers bloomed in December. Dogs barked at empty space. And then came the letter. It was found taped to the church door one frozen morning, written in tight cursive:
By Ashraf about a year ago in Motivation
The Myth of Meditation. AI-Generated.
On a full moon night, the entire world seemed to be floating in a sea of silver light. In that gentle glow, a young man left his home behind—a kingdom, a palace, a loving wife, and a playful child. But there was one thing missing: peace of mind. This young man was Edmund, a prince whom the world would later recognize as the enlightened seeker.
By Point Of Bestabout a year ago in Motivation
Reinventing Life After Exhaustion. AI-Generated.
Marcus had reached what others called "the successful middle": a respectable corporate job, a decent apartment in a bustling city, and enough income to indulge in occasional luxuries. But behind the comfortable facade, Marcus felt an unsettling emptiness. Life had become routine, predictable, exhausting.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıranabout a year ago in Motivation
Training Your Voice @
I orginally started this voice training article to show people how to train your voice. After getting responses I realized maybe I can do more. I know how important it is for me to be able to sing, talk, and communicate. Also, I know it comes naturally now. Yes, I was always able to sing, but I was not always able to communicate clearly.
By Cheryl A Nocera about a year ago in Motivation
