A guest post by Gregory V. Diehl. Gregory reached out to me a month or so ago. He had recently released his fourth non-fiction book on Amazon, The Heroic and Exceptional Minority: A Guide to Mythological Self-Awareness and Growth. The book takes a very direct approach to mythological personal development themes in real life and the burdens/responsibilities of being an... The post Emotion and Conviction first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

Can changing your Perspective bring you, Inner Peace? If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Dr. Wayne Dyer Perspective Perspective is the way that you see something. It’s your point of view. For instance, if you think that toys corrupt children’s minds, then a toy shop is an evil place from your... The post How can Changing your Perspective Bring you, Inner Peace? first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

We all get angry and frustrated. It’s a natural part of life, and it’s okay to feel exasperated sometimes. The problem isn’t with the emotion itself. The problem is in how you express it. We’ve heard examples of getting our frustrations out physically – like punching your pillow, screaming at the top of your lungs, or when I was younger,... The post Journaling and 3 other Healthy Ways To Release your Emotions first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

How do you protect your vulnerability? Has your mind built a complete fort with tall cement walls surrounding you for your “protection”? What barriers have you created that are intended to keep you “safe”? Or I suppose the better question is, why do you have walls in the first place? Are they there to shield yourself from a negative statement... The post Vulnerability – what is our risk of leaving up walls? first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual and still hold yourself in high regard. Esther Perel Words, often easier said than done. Self-doubt and Low Self-esteem These emotions can sneak up on us when we least expect them. You’re riding the wave of life way up high in the sky. It’s even moving along on cruise... The post I am strong. I am worthy. I am Yours first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

A Romantic Encounter that began with Music It was a quiet night at the Bull & Bear, unusual for a Friday. Perhaps the rain was deterring the tourists … But he was there, sitting in his favorite chair, drinking a Manhatten. I was sitting in the opposite corner, drinking my Vodka Martini. I honestly didn’t think he had noticed me.... The post Will you Dance with me? first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

What is Confidence? Definition of confidence: A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something. A sense and belief that someone or something is right and can succeed. The feeling of being sure that something will happen or that something is true. Merriam-Webster Confidence is a necessary trait in life that helps you go further. It... The post What are the Powerful Benefits to Know & Understand your Confidence? first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

What is an affirmation, and how do you begin a daily practice? Affirmations are simple, self-confident “I am” statements. These confident statements may be said or written down. And when practiced routinely will rewire our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If you have a negative belief or thought that makes you feel bad, you can replace it with a positive statement.... The post How do you begin a Positive Daily Affirmation Practice? first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

You have big goals in your life. You’ve even heard visualization is the key to reaching those goals. But you still hold back. Why? The most common reason – you don’t have enough time. Well, who has enough time? According to a Gallup poll, 48% of American’s feel like they don’t have enough time to get the things done they... The post Tips for Using Visualization in less than 30-minutes a Day first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more

let’s stay inside. It was very early, the room was dark, and Mary began to stir – a sign to Amy that it was soon time to go downstairs. Mary rubbed her eyes and removed the little nuggets of sand left behind by the sandman and the night’s deep rest. Amy was still curled up by her feet. She could... The post It’s raining … first appeared on Rise ... Love ... Live ..read more