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Oblivion

I'm a Christian. Not a very devout one but that doesn't really matter here. As far as I know, most religions believe in the notion of heaven and hell. Or atleast heaven. But I've never believed in the idea of heaven or hell. I've always viewed both these concepts as some sort of defense mechanism [...]

Positive Spins on Everyday Annoyances

My mom always told me that everything happens for a reason. I try to remember this when things just don’t seem to be going my way. I find it often helps to take a step back when you’re frustrated and look at the situation from the outside in. Once you do that, you can rationalize [...]

Five Reasons to Prioritize Journaling

I used to think journaling was a waste of my time. What is the point of journaling when nothing makes each day different from the next? Shouldn’t I be prioritizing living in the moment instead of capturing moments that have already passed? I only committed to journaling when I thought that the events qualified as [...]

Spending Time with Yourself

People often believe in the notion that one has to be around others to be able to enjoy themselves. But there are many people, like me, who love spending time with themselves. This in no way means that I don’t like being around other people; I enjoy the company of my friends and family a lot. [...]

How to Support A Friend Experiencing Abuse

It is believed that one in every four women will experience domestic violence. These are tragic statistics, but I hope and believe one day those numbers will change for the better. This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so let's take this time to delve into the issue. You or someone you know may experience [...]

The Keys to Confidence

Many of us can relate to and look back on situations in which we did not feel as though we were not confident enough to take on a task or overcome a struggle. I know I have, anyway. Our confidence levels may be low at times, and this can get in the way of everyday [...]

How to Rock an Internship

When finding an internship, try to find one in your field, to get experience for the “real world.” Also try to find one in which you’re actually interested; the more you want to work there, the more fun you will have and the more you will learn. When interning, you never know where it could lead, or [...]

Finding Yourself Outside

The outdoors has served as an important and unexpected backdrop for my life. For the past eight years or so, I have found it necessary for my body and mind to spend some time outdoors, exploring the natural wonders around me. In some cases, these journeys have taken me far from my home. But others [...]

Inspiration for YOU!

by guest blogger Erin Latz Hi, My name is Erin and I would like to share with you my Gold Award project for Girl Scouts this past year. I started a peer mentor program at my high school because of a personal experience with a friend who just needed to talk to someone because she was [...]

By |November 3rd, 2015|For Leaders & Mentors, For Teens|0 Comments