“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock Has relaxation always been considered lazy? This is not everyone’s philosophy, but it seems like American culture is obsessed with time commitments and getting stuff done. Do we need to accomplish half of the tasks we deem completely necessary? I am not convinced we do. Time constraints matter to the majority of Americans. Most everyone I know lives on some sort of schedule. … [Read more...]

“My ex and I are no good for each other, but we cannot seem to stay away from each other.” Have you ever had an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend who drew you in time after time, even though you knew nothing good could come of it? If so, you are not alone. Many people can think of a person from their past who was their kryptonite. If you have an ex with whom you cannot seem to cut ties, my heart goes out to you. Sometimes, regardless of how necessary it is, it is hard to let go. If you are struggling with the tug-of-war between, “Man, I want my sweetie back!” and “Wow, we are absolutely no … [Read more...]

“So, I am back with my ex. Now what?” Break ups do not always last forever. Sometimes, couples decide to give their romance a second chance. If you are trying to decide whether or not to ease back into a relationship with an ex, check out our previous post, Should I Revive a Relationship with My Ex? and ask yourself those seven important questions in that post before you proceed. If you are choosing to give your partnership another go, take these four tips and run with them. Give your “new” relationship every advantage you can from the start! Start with a COMPLETELY Clean Slate. If … [Read more...]