Marc & Angel
20 articles
30 Beautiful Things Happening Right Now
“Happiness, not in another place, but this place… not for another hour, but this hour.” — Walt Whitman All around the world, the present moment is filled with beauty. If you are at…
10 Good Reminders for Stressful Times in Life
“Fall seven times, stand up eight!” On an average day, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is. Adjust your response and all that extra stress is go…
1 Important Step in Life We Often Take Way Too Late
Too often we overestimate the significance of one big defining moment and underestimate the value of making a little progress every day. You’re probably familiar with what’s known …
10 Essential Ways to Defend Yourself Against Negativity
Life enlightens you gradually as you age. You realize how much nonsense you have wasted time and energy on. And you begin to understand what it means to let go. Have you ever met D…
18 Genuine Ways to Inspire Everyone Around You
Live by choice, not by chance. Make changes, not excuses. Be motivated, not manipulated. Work to excel, not compete. Listen to your own inner voice, not the jumbled opinions of eve…
12 Things Successful People Do Differently in Life
People who have been consistently successful at what they do are always fascinating — especially those who experience repeated success in many areas of their life throughout their …
A 2-Minute Story for Those Who Are Overwhelmed (and Not Sure What to Do Next)
“Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.” — Catherynne M. Valente Ever feel a little overwhelmed? Or really overwhelmed? This quick story is for YOU… Once upon a time there was a…
20 Tiny Changes You Can Make in Your Home to Make Life Simpler
by Joshua Becker “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” —Hans Hofmann Have incredible stories to tell, not incredible clutter…
25 Fundamental Ways to Stop Complicating Your Life
Life is not complicated. We are complicated. When we stop doing the wrong things and start doing the right things, life is simple. So starting today… 1. Stop berating yourself for …
6 Surprising Things that Came from NOT Achieving My Dreams
by Emma Scheib “It does not do you well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” — Albus Dumbledore Dreams and a vision for our future are wonderful things to have. They can inspire…
7 Effective Ways to Stop Fearing What Everyone Thinks of You
The unhappiest people in this world are the people who care the most about what everyone else thinks. “What’s wrong with wanting to please others?” That’s what several people asked…
25 Essential Things to Start Doing for Your Own Happiness and Peace of Mind
Patience isn’t about waiting, it’s the ability to keep a good attitude while working hard for what you believe in. As you move through the days and weeks ahead, remind yourself tha…
12 Subtle Cases of Self-Deception that Often Drain Our Joy in Life
“There’s a vivid, beautiful, priceless piece of art hanging right in front of you. It’s sophisticated and detailed — a painstaking labor of deep devotion and love. The colors and t…
60 Fundamental Ways to Make Life Simple Again
When we were young life was easier, right? I know sometimes it seems that way. But the truth is life still is easy. The only difference is we’re older, and the older we get, the mo…
10 Essential Things to Remember When You Feel Self-Conscious and Unsure of Yourself
It’s not what you say to everyone else that determines your life; it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power. If you feel self-conscious and unsure of yourself s…
10 Mindful 7-Second Reminders for Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation
The biggest and most complex obstacle you will ever have to overcome is your mind. Overcome that, and you can overcome anything. When I was in my late twenties, there was a season …
40 Satisfying Simple Pleasures in Life We Forget to Appreciate
Wealth is a mindset. Want less and appreciate more today. As we enter the fall season, we will inevitably be bombarded with early gift buying guides championing the latest and grea…