The bar is shockingly low. — We love to destroy our heroes. Such is the mood of the age, we look for reasons to tear down men and women who do great things in life. If their lives don’t mesh with our modern sensibilities, we take sadistic joy in seeing them crumble. What does it take…

Stop ruminating on the old and embrace a new reality. — Most people believe that with enough time, they’ll be able to let go of the past and move on to a better future. …

You don’t have to numb the discomfort. — You don’t need me to tell you that life can be hard. For most of us, the way to deal with the unending onslaught of disappointment, anxiety, and uncertainty is to numb those emotions. You can do it through medication, but there are much easier ways too. Numbing yourself with…

Learn to recognize them before they take you out — Have you started a creative project, only to quit halfway through? When that happens, it’s maddening. You fall into a spiral of thinking you aren’t good enough, aren’t creative, and don’t have what it takes. …

Three words that have started wars and saved lives — A long time ago, in a little country town you’d be hard-pressed to find on a map, a young carpenter had a revolutionary idea. The best way to live, he realized, would be for everyone to love each other. This young man liked his idea so much that he began…

There was no master plan — You haven’t lived until you’ve worked in a toxic work environment. It teaches you a lot about human nature. You get to see master manipulators orchestrate power plays, and learn how the world really works. Oh, and you get to be miserable while doing it. Sounds fun, right? Even though…

No cliches are allowed. — If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing a difficult situation. Maybe you need a little reminder that things will turn out alright in the end. While positivity and grit are great sometimes, there’s no shame in feeling overwhelmed or burned out. …

No fancy degree required — Let’s face it, reading the Bible is hard. If you’re a beginner, the Bible can be intimidating. Even if you’re an avid reader, there are still more layers to discover. That’s why digging into the Bible can be scary. The problem is that the Bible was written by people living…

You know it’s true. — I once had co-worker who spent his all spare time reading and watching the news. He could tell you anything about current events, politics, and celebrity gossip — but he was the most unhappy person I’ve ever known. My coworker, like many of us, turned to the news for entertainment…