Erikson’s psychological dichotomies end with “integrity vs. despair” in which one discovers a sense of life’s meaning. World leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela led as individuals living a life of self actualization. The lived a life of optimal function as human beings. Separate from religion and religious practices, this final state of…
Heal Yourself Through Montessori
Everyone has pasts. We all have demons. Some of us keep them hidden away in tight restraints in the furthest corners of our minds. Some of us still allow them to manifest in our daily lives. The truth is, that our past makes us who we are. We can remain a prisoner of our past,…
Our Experiences Make Us Who We Are
Every choice, event, experience and interaction we have shapes us into who we are and who we will become. Seventy five percent of our brain’s pathways are formed by age five. Thus, our earliest experiences are our most critical. If we experience encouragement, we gain confidence. If we are taught tolerance, we learn patience. If…
