Imagine you are lost in darkness, and suddenly, you see a light in the distance. Excited, you move toward it and find someone holding a torch. You feel a surge of hope, thinking that you're no longer alone and there’s a way out of the darkness. But soon, the person with the torch has to go their own way, leaving you in the dark once more. 

They might hand you a candle to keep, but that candle is fragile, easily blown out by the first gust of wind. Eventually, you’re left without light again. What you truly need is to find your own torch—or better yet, a flashlight with a supply of batteries. 

Another approach is to surround yourself with people who already have torches. Their collective light illuminates the path around you, giving you the clarity you need until you find your own source of light. On the other hand, if you remain around those who have only candles or no light at all, your chances of thriving diminish. 

That’s why mentorship and being in the right environment matter. When you're among the right people, they not only show you the way but also empower you to find and carry your own light.

- Feelasoulphy

If ego gratification fuels your cause, you might resort to unethical actions to satisfy it, risking burnout and even severe irreversible consequences. A lasting motivation requires a higher purpose beyond self-preservation to endure a lifetime.

Consider the contrasting stories of Lance Armstrong and Mahatma Gandhi. Armstrong's ego-driven decisions in professional cycling, such as doping scandals, resulted in a downfall. In contrast, Gandhi, motivated by a higher purpose of justice and societal improvement, pursued nonviolent resistance for India's independence. Reflect on whose legacy endures—Armstrong's with consequences or Gandhi's with lessons for current and future generations. Who would you aspire to be?

​- Feelasoulphy

A typical human has 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts a day. If we take an average of 70,000 thoughts per day, that would amount to approximately 25,550,000 thoughts in a year. Assuming an average lifespan of around 80 years, the estimated number of thoughts over a lifetime would be roughly 2,044,000,000 or 2 billion. 

The bad news: some studies suggest that a significant portion of our thoughts can lean toward the negative side. Imagine if even 10% of the thoughts we have are negative; that's 7,000 thoughts a day or 7,000 chances to ruin our day! Negative thoughts can have a stronger emotional impact compared to positive ones. Negative emotions, such as fear, stress, or sadness, often trigger more intense physiological and psychological responses. This can influence our overall well-being, stress levels, and even physical health.

 Have you ever pondered why we tend to recall traumatic experiences more vividly than positive ones? Emotions serve as a potent tool in conditioning our subconscious mind. Stronger emotional associations with events or people enhance our memory, leading to the formation of triggers that cause unconscious reactions to specific stimuli.

The good news: no matter how many negative thoughts you might have, a significant portion, if not the majority, could potentially be neutral or positive. In simpler terms, while 7,000 may seem substantial, 63,000 is an even greater number! This abundance of opportunities increases the likelihood of having a better day. That's likely why most people experience days ranging from okay to great—there's not just hope but a tremendous amount of it for all of us! 

Consequently, cultivating a positive mindset can be beneficial for mental and emotional health. The quality of our life depends on the quality of our thoughts.

​- Feelasoulphy

You don’t have to understand emotions to experience them but when you do understand them you will be able to control them. 

​- Feelasoulphy

Why do some animals employ camouflage? It serves as their survival mechanism, shielding them from potential dangers and aiding in hunting by allowing them to conceal themselves. Elephants and rhinos, however, don't require camouflage. Why? Simply put, they face no imminent threats and have no need to hunt for food. They exist comfortably in their own skins.

Consider humans who alter their personalities in various environments. This behavior may stem from fear, either of non-acceptance or discomfort in expressing their true selves, or it could be driven by a desire to achieve specific objectives.

Reflect on yourself – are you or anyone you know camouflaging? If so, for what reason?

​- Feelasouply