Thoughts From a Former Sorority Girl
I discovered there was more beneath the pink, sparkle-covered surface.
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Amy Cummins
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Your Past Can Shape You, But It Doesn’t Have to Define You
Our past certainly shapes us but it does not have to define us.
How to Overcome Perfectionism
In a world saturated with social media and its ubiquitous highlight reels, the pressure to “have it all together” is greater than ever. No matter where we turn, we’re inundated…
The Gift of a Smile
An authentic smile, no matter how small, has incredible power to communicate love, warmth and acceptance.
Yet Another Reason to Put Down Your Phone and Reclaim This
There are countless experiences in our lives that merit our awe and appreciation.
The Power Of Affirmation
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us have heard this phrase countless times, but its message couldn’t be further from the…
4 Ways to Reclaim the Simple Life Right Where You Are
Is it possible to live one without relinquishing all possessions and moving to a farm?
What If We’re Looking at Our Limitations All Wrong?
Because the truth is, we are creatures of limitations.
The Art of Unlearning: How Do We Know What’s False?
To what degree we have allowed ourselves to be conditioned to conform? What does “unlearning” look like?
How Imperfect People Can Do Great Things
Whether we wish we could serve the poor and alleviate suffering like Mother Teresa or pioneer critical scientific research like Marie Curie, we all dream of doing beautiful, world-changing things with our lives.
Resisting The Selfie Culture
The first time I posted a selfie on Instagram, I didn’t think twice about it. I looked good when I took it (or so I thought), and we all post photos of…
