Natalie Audelo

"You won't always get what you strive for, but you will definitely get what you settle for. You won't magically outperform your standards."

There are a lot of benefits to being good at that narration. Describe your “calling” convincingly and you've defined a new game that others want to watch and play. But it’s a catch-22: if you spend all your time constantly sketching (probably quickly outdated) pictures of your thinking on the bigger questions we’ve all been tasked with answering,... See more

The only things I allow myself to feel regret about are past food, clothing, and hair choices. Everything else, I think of as part of my path, my journey. All the steps we’ve taken have led us to where we are. For some reason, in this culture, we always want to win, be right, comfortable, and happy. There is, however, tremendous value in losing, in... See more

“What our hope must do, is go to work. Our hope has to be active, not merely by existing, but by fueling our diverse and unique approaches and dedication to change.”

Joycelyn Longdon

Author, Natural Connection

In Iran, Pistachios are known as the “smiling nut.” In China, the “happy nut.” And in some cultures, cracking Pistachios is considered a good omen — possibly due to their aphrodisiac properties. Legends tell that the Queen of Sheba (present day Yemen) loved Pistachos so much, she demanded all of her kingdom’s Pistachios be reserved for her and her... See more

Boredom is just “What’s the use?” in disguise. And “What’s the use?” is fear, and fear means you are secretly in despair. So put your fears on the page.