MIKASA ACKERMAN

Getting fired might seem like life's cruel joke on you, but the world is not your enemy.

Let go of the guilt and shame that comes naturally when a setback is received. One doorway has closed only for better doorways to open in your life.

The physical evidence of a life well-lived can be a source of pride rather than shame. We don't have to hide the white hair, lined skin, scars, or extra pounds. They can be seen as signs that you persist.

When we expect perfection from everyone, including ourselves, we not only discount mu...

We crave solitude but love companionship. It is the cruel paradox of the human experience.