[O]livia Cummings is that girl whose kind of life you’re jealous of. From her Instagram to her business, it seems like she’s got it all figured it out — world travels, beautiful jewelry and an impressive style. She’s got friends all over the world, from Paris to Istanbul, she’s seen and done it all. But […]
I still hadn’t heard a word back from the casting agency about the movie role I’d gone for, months prior, and I was convinced it was because I was fat. In fact, it had to be that. Otherwise, I was perfect for the role. That was the very reason I was now here, cold, crying […]
Crystals grow from molten rock and are formed over millions of years as the magma cools and solidifies. Different chemical compounds in the magma are what create different types of crystals. What makes them so special is that unlike other rocks, the atomic particles in crystals form intricate and perfectly symmetrical shapes that do not […]
One is not born buddhist, one becomes a buddhist. And how do they become it? They practice, they learn, they teach, they believe. Pema Chödrön, referred to as a “bodhisattva warrior,” is one of the most famous and revered Buddhist teachers of our generation. Her writing, which explores Buddhist concepts and offers paths to conquering […]
“In 1930, Davis moved to Hollywood to screen test for Universal Studios. Davis and her mother traveled by train to Hollywood and arrived on December 13, 1930. She would later recount her surprise that nobody from the studio was there to meet her at the train. In fact, a studio employee had waited for her, […]
“These women did not complain about the problems, their circumstances, the issues. We know what was going on in that era. They didn’t complain. They focused on solutions. Therefore, these brave women helped put men into space.” The Oscars last night were unusually emotional. While they’re always full of beautiful moments and tearful speeches, there […]
Melanie “Mel” Robbins is an American on-air CNN commentator, television host, life coach, author, motivational speaker, contributing editor for Success (magazine). Robbins is best known for her coverage of the George Zimmerman trial and host of A&E’s Monster In-Laws. Prior to joining CNN, Robbins worked as a criminal defense attorney, launched and sold a retail […]
There’s no denying that our twenties are a magical age. They’re the age of contradiction and inconsequence. You’re an adult but not yet responsible. You’re living on your own but still relying on your parents. You’re buying china and furniture but still blacking out and breaking things. They’re the “best years of your life” because […]