by Joel Almeida | Aug 15, 2016 | Mind Success
“We are a work in progress with a lifetime contract.” ~Phyllis Koss The priest at our wedding advised us, “It’s not enough to say, ‘I want to marry you’ just today. You’ve got to be able to say that every day.” Problems and challenges in life can be like the wind,...
by Joel Almeida | Jun 3, 2016 | Mind Success
“Love isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” ~Steven Hayes Things go wrong in life. Distress and confusion can take root, sometimes leading to harsh self-criticism, depression, or anxiety. We sense that love heals, and it does. I once visited an orphanage for...
by Joel Almeida | May 23, 2016 | Mind Success
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” ~Viktor Frankl Low moods can roll in like a numbing wave, washing out the pleasure from life. If you’ve experienced this,...
by Joel Almeida | May 17, 2016 | Mind Success
“The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” ~Abraham Maslow It was 4:00am, but I was wide awake. I wanted to be a great achiever, a great partner, and a great parent. Instead, I had turned into an irritable insomniac who no...
by Joel Almeida | Mar 7, 2016 | Mind Success
“The simplest things in life are the most extraordinary.” ~Paul Coelho Life can be frustrating. Things don’t always go according to plan. People let you down, your loved ones seem insufficiently appreciative, the future seems uncertain, demands pile up, and stress...