by Daisy Rosales | Nov 3, 2015 | minimalism, self-improvement, Uncategorized
I didn’t grow up in a family that watched much American television. In fact, my family didn’t watch any television– we owned a TV for years without actually knowing how to turn it on. As far as I know, there were no truly strong moral objections to...
by Daisy Rosales | Oct 26, 2015 | minimalism, simplify, Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the adage that hindsight is 20/20, but that’s no consolation for poor decisions made. We can easily become so wrapped up in self-punishment for the past that we experience very little life in the present. While all of us have regrets–...
by Daisy Rosales | Oct 19, 2015 | self-improvement, spirituality, Uncategorized
Demeanor, (n.): outward behavior or bearing (e.g., a quiet, somber demeanor). Synonyms: manner, air, attitude, appearance, look. The past few weeks have been chock full of failures, frustrations, rejections, and struggles. But you wouldn’t know it if you came...
by Daisy Rosales | Oct 13, 2015 | self-improvement, Uncategorized
Someone recently remarked that we are a nation of problem solvers. I would extend that statement to encompass much of Western culture. Our instinctive response to a problem is to seek a solution– the sooner the better. There’s nothing wrong with solving...
by Daisy Rosales | Oct 9, 2015 | self-improvement, Uncategorized
As diplomatic as my writing voice (usually) is, I’ve always marched to the beat of my own drum when it comes to lifestyle choices. And by that I mean that I’ve rarely bent to the culture around me. Being naturally introspective and determined has led me to...