“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” – Lauren Fogel Mersy As we move toward the end of the year, the days will get shorter and colder. The holidays will descend upon us. These changes have a mental effect on many individuals. So, as weContinue reading “Mental and Emotional Health”
Author Archives: Linda L. Pilcher
Philosophy and Psychological Wellness
This blog has been streaming a series on self-definition, self-actualization, and creating a personal philosophy. Guides on how to live your values and beliefs through your philosophy. Staying true to yourself as you live your life. The October blogs will be about designing psychological health through your personal philosophy. This theme invites readers toContinue reading “Philosophy and Psychological Wellness”
Kindness as the Visible Face of Purpose
I usually set a theme for the month and create my essays based on the theme. This theme has been trending on blogs since July. A journey of self-definition and developing a personal philosophy. I set out to write about purpose-led visibility, a concept that worked into my theme. I imagined a post about showingContinue reading “Kindness as the Visible Face of Purpose”
Creative Expression as Self-Actualization
This essay continues a series on defining yourself, seeking self-actualization, and creating a personal philosophy. The series started in July 2025. During September, we are looking at living your philosophy out loud. How is creative expression a way to live your philosophy? What is Creative Expression? We’re trying to figure out how to be ourselvesContinue reading “Creative Expression as Self-Actualization”
Authenticity in Relationship: Living Your Philosophy Out Loud
“Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection.” Brene Brown The September theme is living your philosophy. After defining your personal philosophy and values, how will you live accordingly? The central question is, How does your personal philosophy become a lived experience? What Authenticity Looks Like? It is about showing your true self, your thoughts,Continue reading “Authenticity in Relationship: Living Your Philosophy Out Loud”
Embodied Value: Living Your Philosophy from the Inside Out
We have two choices when it comes to living our lives. We can make it through the day, hope for the best, and live by default. Or we can decide to live an intentional life. An intentional life means we must define ourselves, who we are, and who we want to be. We take responsibilityContinue reading “Embodied Value: Living Your Philosophy from the Inside Out”
Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be: The Path to Self-Actualization
Since July, we have taken a journey through defining ourselves, asking hard questions, reflecting, and uncovering the layers of who we are. A deep dive looking for answers. Who am I? At the heart of exploration lies one powerful goal: to help you write your personal philosophy and chart a path toward who you’re becoming.Continue reading “Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be: The Path to Self-Actualization”
Drafting Your Personal Philosophy – Self-Authorship
Our thoughts heavily influence our worldview and future dreams. They act as a lens through which we interpret events, people, and ourselves. Our perspective governs how closely we are tied to our culture. Many of our decisions are made based on perspectives that are not all our own. Ideals of what the world should beContinue reading “Drafting Your Personal Philosophy – Self-Authorship”
Defining Yourself Through Self-Assessment
“Your real self may be hiding somewhere, look for it within, when you find yourself, you can freely be what you want to be.” – Michael Johnson The goal is to realize your full potential, which requires you to put in the effort to define yourself. This involves a lot of inner work. We willContinue reading “Defining Yourself Through Self-Assessment”
How Worldview, Beliefs, and Values Shape Our Journey
“We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.” – Anaïs Nin Our journey is shaped by how we interpret the world. In moments of reflection, when we pause to ask: Why do I believe what I believe? What truly matters to me? We begin to unravel one of the mostContinue reading “How Worldview, Beliefs, and Values Shape Our Journey”