Phenomenology and Marilyn Monroe’s dress may seem at odds, but the controversy surrounding Kardashian’s fashion decision creates fertile ground for thought. Framed by Shakespeare’s reference, my offering is a step further: the objects in our life shape our perception of it. How does this work? Let’s start with a combination of archaeology and forensics—both useful…
It’s important having the courage to be who you are. Are you living a life that doesn’t coincide with your best authentic self? It takes courage to live authentically, and it requires understanding, too. Maybe you feel stuck in a career or a college major that seemed like it’d be the perfect match…but you just…
Risk tolerance comes in all flavors. Are you someone who prefers to take the safe route in life, or do you prefer to live life on the edge? Are you afraid you might drown in the bathtub? Or are you first in line to go skydiving? Risk tolerance types vary; some of us are much…
Have you ever wanted to escape reality? You’re not alone. Escapism for Rejuvenation isn’t just a want; it’s essential for our physical and mental well-being. In this episode of Authentic Living, co-hosts John Voris and Kim Eley explore how to rest your body and mind in order to restore balance. They discuss why activities that…
No matter how you express your gratefulness, knowing what brand of gratitude you and the people in your life have will help you understand why someone else may express their appreciation in unique ways. People with different Life Themes express themselves in different ways; while one person may keep a gratitude journal, another may prefer…
What does Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs have to do with rejection? More than you might think. Drawing from Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, John and Kim discuss the misinterpretation of this famous theory by many Americans and how we can use this theory to manage our own reactions to rejection. They also provide insight…