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Author: Ben Peters
I'm a 20-something year old from the American Midwest passionate about using knowledge and the power of the mind to improve the quality of life. I enjoy researching, traveling, and connecting with people from around the world. I started this blog to share the discoveries that have improved my life and to learn from readers with access to this page.
Integrity is the price you pay for self-respect. Creator Villa
Don’t say something permanently hurtful because you are temporarily upset. Wisdom of the Internet
There is nothing more attractive than a positive attitude. Creator Villa
Sometimes the three most liberating words are “It’s good enough.” Happiness
The greatest antidote to a bad memory is a good memory. Creator Villa
The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all. The…
Do not dream of possession of what you do not have: rather reflect on the…
Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will…
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them…
If you love a flower, don’t pick it up. Because if you pick it up,…
When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to…
Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something…
Love is giving someone the power to hurt you and trusting that they won’t use…
Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you…
If you want to be at peace, practice radical acceptance. If you want to be…
The word of the day is “radical acceptance.” Radical acceptance is the conscious decision to…
Never explain your philosophy, simply embody it. Wisdom of the Internet
Let it be what it will be. Give up trying to manipulate. This is freedom.…
When I was in grade school, my teachers had inspirational quotes and affirmations spread all…
The conversation among students of a foreign language usually centers on topics such as grammar,…
A myriad of factors influence the circulation of articles. I’m talking about things like content,…
In middle school, I had Hispanic friends who would often speak Spanish within earshot of…
You were born into world as a blank canvas. I have done my best in…
Do you value your dreams? I’m not talking about your life goals and aspirations—which are…
A lot of us are good at giving advice. We are good at communicating the…
Today I want to share an easy yet powerful technique to improve mental health. It’s…
In the Jewish creation narrative, God spoke the heavens and the earth into existence. In…
When I was a kid, I always identified with the hero in movies. Nothing could…
Opinions are a dime a dozen, and they change at the drop of a hat.…
Sometimes the emotional scars of living become so wrapped up in our identity that we…
Few things determine the course of life more than beliefs programmed at a subconscious level.…
The purpose of vacation is emotional rejuvenation. The idea is for an individual to take…
We all stand to gain from greater self-confidence. Self-confidence affects our work, relationships, mental health…
Have you ever chased after something that didn’t satisfy you? We’ve all been there before.…
On July 4, 1776, representatives from the 13 American colonies declared their independence from the…
Have you noticed that people tend to pay more attention to those in a relationship?…
There exist two types of people in the world: those who relish spicy food and…
I see at least two ways of interpreting this statue: one, the sacrifice parents make…
I’m a strong believer that exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, especially…
No school system is perfect, and if you’re like me, you have many thoughts on…
There’s a famous segment on SportsCenter entitled “Why We Love Sports.” It consists of inspiring…
As people, we often do things without thinking. Especially harmful things, like smoking, overeating, or…
The city of God is an imagined place in which everybody lives the way they…
Today’s athletes are far better than yesterday’s athletes–you hear it all the time. It’s a…
Many cultures across time and space practiced ancestral worship. Some still do today, as we…
Here at Creator Villa we have a strong belief in the transformational power of fasting.…
One of my favorite Spanish expressions is prefiero morir en el intento (que no intentar)…
One of the most common pieces of advice ever given is “Just be yourself.” And…
Executive business coach Marshall Goldsmith understands the power of a near-death experience. His life flashed…
Imagine the difference it would make if you could totally eliminate anxiety from your life.…
I’ve been a big sports fan for as long as I can remember. Sports, for…
Today I want to share an article I wrote for another blog a few weeks…
If love is the most powerful force for good in the universe, then it may…
During the last two years, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with cold showers. I love…
Stress kills. You’ve probably heard it 100 times. It’s a fact that stress affects people’s…
Conflict is an inevitable fact of human affairs. A life without interpersonal conflict is no…
Sammy Rangel’s life gave him every reason to be angry, bitter and resentful. And for…
The sequence in the title comes from a famous Bedouin proverb. The Bedouin were militarized…
Most people take for granted that “Love is all you need.” But when it boils…
This is one of the easiest articles I have ever written because what I talk…
I’ve made a point of periodically sharing quality music with an uplifting message that I…
