The hidden power of adversity is that it invites you to change. Adversity gives us a new direction if we are willing to “turn towards” the bright new day at the other side of the threshold, having become stronger and more resourceful in the process. Neuroscience has illuminated us with interesting knowledge about our brains and how they function.  It is now known that the main goal of the brain is to keep us safe and secure. Not only does the brain perceive as a threat the presence of a lion, but also those ideas and opinions that are totally

I am a Libra, and one of the things that have always been difficult for me is making decisions. Big or small, it didn’t matter.  I would consider and analyze so many options that eventually my brain froze.  I always admired people who were quick to decide. They seemed to be stress-free. Libra tries to keep the balance (yes, I am blaming Libra) and decisions may threaten that balance.  What if it is not the right one? Libra is also an air sign, and, therefore, very mental. The mind is always trying to analyze, get into details, and draw conclusions.

There is a beautiful word in the Zulu language with which I fell in love ever since I heard about it: UBUNTU – “I am who I am, because of who we all are”. We live together in this world. We share our lives, not only with the people we live with, but with the people we work with,  we are in community with, and with the people, we relate at all levels. We make an impact on other people’s lives and a lot of people make an impact on ours.  And it is exactly because of this that we