I recently read The Thinking Life by P.M. Forni, and the author makes an argument that I’d like to comment on. He states, “The quality of our lives depends on the quality of our relationships.” While I believe that the quality of our lives is determined by not just one factor, but many different influences, … Continue reading »

Would you agree that many people put so much pressure on themselves to be the best in life? We all want to be the best athlete, the best dressed, have the best car, wear the best sunglasses, have the best-paying job, etc. What does “best” even mean? Does it mean that we are better than … Continue reading »

Good morning, world! I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a video I watched recently on kindness and the powerful effect it holds. One small act of kindness lead to another, which leads to another, which leads to another, acting as a ripple effect of sincere thoughtfulness. This video inspires me to … Continue reading »

Throughout your life, your opinion of yourself has been continuously shaped by both positive and negative experiences. Constructive opinions, like compliments and praise, can help us to form a healthy self-image, while hurtful opinions, like being called names, bullying, or having people talk down to us, can enable us to think of ourselves in the … Continue reading »

That is all for today, folks. Think about it. Happy pondering, Jordan Brown Continue reading »

It’s my most favorite time of year — the holidays. Christmas tunes playing in the background everywhere you go, the wintery smell of freshly cut Christmas trees, neighborhoods filled with sparkling holiday lights… yep, the time is here! As Christmas and Hanukkah are quickly approaching, I took this opportunity to share with you five tips on … Continue reading »

Just over two weeks ago, I experienced a pretty bad day. I won’t get into detail about what happened, but I found myself in a slump unsure of how exactly to get out. My bad day and negative attitude stuck around for about a day until I decided to kick them out with a little … Continue reading »