Are you willing to stand up for what you believe? Are you unshakable, relentless, and unstoppable? Can you imagine the possibilities those qualities could add to your life? You can be that person if you want. Read on to learn how to build or strengthen the invaluable skill of Tenacity. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/a-vital-skill-to-build-c450be8372e1?sk=6b28ae185231da7bf9efecf772595300

It affects everything you think, see, and do. It determines who you are and who you are becoming. Your entire life is controlled and driven by it. What could be so all-encompassing? Read on to find out! https://medium.com/illumination/its-all-in-your-mind-7086d9162e40?sk=f440f11cb42d389d710c588d15c00fa1

Imagine a habit that can enrich your life at any age. Does such a thing exist? Absolutely! Read on to learn how anyone can develop this life-changing habit. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/a-life-changing-habit-40bb8548bacb?sk=2b0d92aafcbf50c24d5cc85b8c4964f1

There are two kinds of people when it comes to getting second chances. One believes they are possible, while the other denies they can happen. Which is right? Let’s look at the reality of second chances to find out. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/are-second-chances-possible-cf8b6c967457?sk=c2e11fca888b66ae9b38a2a52a980e0c

Have you ever had one of those moments where someone said something so simple and profound that you wondered why you hadn't realized it before? It happened to me recently. The person said, "Our desires drive our lives." While this only makes sense, I had not considered the profundity of this truth before. Let's examine the depth of this statement and how it can change your life. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/four-steps-to-change-754c0d96f001?sk=19a7956d28359ae79b1efe42dccd7961

Have you ever felt like you were swimming upstream, fighting a strong current, exhausted, wondering, “Why is life so difficult?” Everyone experiences such challenges, but some handle them much better, getting through them and recovering quickly. How? Read on for a way to find hope in times of difficulty. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/the-two-paths-d4aa46f1c00d?sk=f822eafd6b4f3d5143f8b5b12e84c71d

Imagine discovering a simple pattern found everywhere in life. Once you see it, you will never forget it. All you need to remember is its acronym, STAR. The great thing about this pattern is you can tap into it and begin creating anytime you want! https://medium.com/illumination-curated/4-steps-to-create-anything-bac18021ffeb?sk=c99a731b513a0f7a8c025fd4fe3b3bb4

Most of us see others through the lens of being either optimists or pessimists, yet there is a third way many of us miss. What is that third way? Read on to learn more. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/3-views-of-the-world-8411b6fe5ac6?sk=b714d1dad5f9ad6f4e812e679ab02f71

Who couldn't use more balance in their lives? Imagine living in harmony, where everything flows effortlessly with the perfect blend of activity and relaxation. What a life that would be! Is such a thing possible? Let's uncover what it takes to live a more balanced life. https://billabbate.medium.com/finding-balance-8a2bb02149f5?sk=f5af557360b6ecda5451bc88f931ad47

Imagine how much it would help you to quickly understand why others act as they do. There is a way to do this, and it has been around for over two millennia! Let's look at the simple, modernized version of this ancient method that will help you significantly improve your relationships. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/4-kinds-of-people-44a68cb8a48e?sk=86772f3bf16d524281ac8b8f1c2541dd

How would you like to lose some weight? Not body weight, but the weight of a commonly used three-letter word that can damage the health of your ability to communicate with others. Want to learn more? Read on! https://billabbate.medium.com/why-care-about-what-others-think-93c48888921d?sk=5bf97faba8d22aaba90da975a54cc31a

Whether it's on television, in print, or online, today's news is full of sensationalism, cynicism, How would you like to lose some weight? Not body weight, but the weight of a commonly used three-letter word that can damage the health of your ability to communicate with others. Want to learn more? Read on! https://billabbate.medium.com/but-reduction-made-simple-63cb2c185574?sk=0b582046e46989eac8a811a5628d5aed

Whether it's on television, in print, or online, today's news is full of sensationalism, cynicism, and pessimism. Then there is social media with all of its craziness! How can you cope besides turning them off and tuning them out? There is a way. Let's look at how you can empower yourself to minimize and overcome much of the negativity in the world. https://billabbate.medium.com/empower-yourself-f70fbad5326e?sk=559aa5114784ce853af0b604175d42bb

Did you know there is a freedom few possess that is available to anyone? This freedom can give you a better life, relationships, and success. What kind of freedom is it, and freedom from what? Read on to learn more about one of the best, most life-changing freedoms anyone can experience! https://medium.com/illumination-curated/free-yourself-715f27c23fc1?sk=861f4f2999d0706917aab5b00bb4f57e

If you are like most of us, you have occasional disagreements with others. How do you deal with such situations? Do you remain quiet, immediately react, or perhaps thoughtfully respond? Let's look at some ways you can disagree without being disagreeable. https://billabbate.medium.com/agreeing-to-disagree-80797e993372?sk=0d0abfda26bec0d614cb9045bc69fb1f

Who hasn't heard the old saying "time heals all wounds"? Is it true, or is there more to it? Let's look at what it takes to heal wounds of the heart and whether or not it's possible. https://billabbate.medium.com/can-time-heal-all-wounds-794812f5635b?sk=b62f94816d5778e415a30efba9f93a28

We humans are living, breathing assumption machines! Assumptions fill our time from waking up to going to bed. In fact, a great deal of life is assumption-based. Is this a good or bad thing? Read on to find out. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/stop-explaining-yourself-e5dcffa29b77?sk=c37cf6fda9b138ec7a0d5ac026212723

Have you ever considered the importance of the word “reason”? Is there a reason behind everything in life? Why would anyone do or say anything without a reason? Then again, why would you even need a reason? Let’s explore these questions and others about this word and its tremendous influence on our lives. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/do-you-really-need-a-reason-3ead0b50cdc1?sk=f7f4cd9ff1b31bb97deaa472e10f1869

Have you ever had to defend yourself? In answering this question, what first comes to mind? Is it resisting, as in fighting back, or some form of martial art? Yet, the most common thing we defend ourselves against is not physical; it has to do with our minds. Let's examine how we defend ourselves through our thoughts, actions, and behaviors. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/how-do-you-defend-yourself-8fa8a5a44229?sk=1f44c5ae8fab359094c67ab0ac48e5b7

There is some truth to the adage “wisdom comes with age,” although a better phrasing would be “wisdom can come with age for some people, but not all.” Having been on this earth many more decades than most of my readers, let’s look at three things you should know and do by 50. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/3-things-to-know-and-do-before-turning-50-e28cc39ca781?sk=70b9fd9bca3d9a8d25c138a2e25fa36b