Author: Steve Mueller

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. However, when it comes to artistic expression, truly magnificent masterpieces do not necessarily have to be pretty. Instead, the beauty of an artwork is closely linked to its ability to stimulate emotions within us. It is the artist’s potential to successfully communicate a wide variety of thoughts and feelings that make art beautiful. Art stills our deep longing for rhythm, balance, and harmony. When combined, these three elements form beautiful artworks that please our senses. At the same time, art celebrates the artist’s triumph at manifesting their ideas and giving their creativity…

Education truly is a privilege. With more than 70 million children who have no access to primary education, it becomes obvious that not all are guaranteed the right to education. As a result, more than 700 million adults around the world cannot read or write. Consequently, they lack the basic principles that could help them to improve their living conditions. What happens when you deprive millions of their right to education can be seen all around the world. Poverty, trafficking, slavery, and diseases that could be avoided are often the results of a lack of education. Similarly, individuals who are…

Even though some may not like to hear it, it’s a fact that none of us is perfect. We all make mistakes. We all occasionally do things or say something that we regret later on. And yes, we sometimes are lured into doing incredibly stupid things. As a result, it’s very likely that we hurt others – no matter if it’s done accidentally or intentionally. In some cases, it may take quite a while before we realize the negative impact our actions or words had on others. However, once we do come to our senses, we feel the deep need…

When you’re spending time with the one you love most, time seems to fly. Before you even notice, another fulfilling and happy year at the side with your significant other has passed. Time often goes by so fast that you almost forget to pause a moment to cherish all the wonderful moments you’ve spent with your soulmate. To avoid this from happening, it can be quite helpful to regularly celebrate the continuation of your beautiful relationship. One such opportunity to do exactly that is your anniversary day. It is a wonderful day that encourages is you to reflect on the…

Most of us men have to date quite a number of girls until we find the one who is just right. In fact, most of us have to find out the hard way how precious a loving, caring, and thoughtful girl can be. You may not realize it initially, but once you’ve been together with a couple of selfish, narcissistic, or manipulative women, you truly know how worthwhile it is to have a wonderful and great girlfriend. If you’ve found a girl that is just right for you and accepts you for who you are, you’re one lucky man. Isn’t…

Even the most creative prodigies among us occasionally struggle with a lack of inspiration. When life confronts you with one challenge after the other, it’s quite difficult to remain mentally fresh and energized. During these phases, you may be feeling mentally sluggish, uninspired, and fully depleted of creativity. If you lack inspiration, it’s quite difficult to have the right excitement it takes to strive for greatness. Even worse, without inspiration and motivation, accomplishing your ambitious dreams becomes a lot more difficult. When you’re feeling as if the last drop of inspiration and creativity has dried up, it’s time for a…

If you believe that life is always fair and designed to be only a joyful ride, think again. If you expect that life owes you something, you may be setting yourself up for massive disappointment. That’s because life can sometimes be quite unfair. It will throw curveballs at you and will confront you with obstacles that seem larger-than-life. It is also possible that you will encounter stages of life during which trials and tribulations will rain down upon you. During these difficult times, it simply takes a lot of hope and encouragement to keep going. It’s that little spark of…

One key element of a successful business lies in efficient and productive teamwork. In fact, good teamwork often proves to be the key to increasing not only revenues but also employee satisfaction. However, while most – if not all – companies seek to build teams that work at a productive maximum, a lot less focus on creating well-balanced teams that act in concert. At the same time, the highest level of productivity may not always be obtainable if a group of individuals with conflicting personalities and agendas is assembled. Instead, what it takes is people that harmonize with each other…

Even though the physical practices of yoga are only one element of the umbrella term yoga, they are by far the most popular. In fact, most people associate the wide variety of different athletic exercises with the term ‘yoga’. However, yoga – in its entirety – is a deeply spiritual discipline that combines physical, mental, philosophical, and spiritual elements. Something most also do not know is that the literal translation of ‘yoga’ is ‘union with the divine’. Therefore, yoga goes much deeper than can be seen with a short glimpse. Yoga is something that needs to be experienced. Interestingly enough,…

All across the globe, soccer is massively popular. In fact, it is the most popular sport worldwide. Almost half the population of the globe can be considered soccer fans. While football, basketball, and baseball are massively popular in America, soccer is widely beloved all around the world. Borders, oceans, and different opinions may separate billions but when it comes to soccer, they all find together. For this reason, soccer has often been likened to the common bond that holds the world together. With an estimate of 4 billion followers globally, association football (soccer) is the most popular sport long before…

Life confronts you with quite some challenges. It throws curveballs at you and drags you down. In fact, life can sometimes be so nasty that you simply don’t feel like getting back up to continue fighting for your dreams. Why bother with all the struggle when the next trouble and difficulties are already looming on the horizon? Aside from hope and motivation, humor is what will keep you going during such difficult times. Even more so, the combination of humor and a positive attitude can make a true difference in life. Having a humorous perspective can make unpleasant situations a…

Even the most ambitious among us struggle sometimes to get motivated. When problems and challenges abound in your life, it takes a lot of determination and motivation to keep going. During such difficult times, we all can make good use of something that quickly motivates us in a powerful manner. When you’re motivated to the teeth, you’ll be able to continuously push your own limits. The right motivation ignites the inner fire within you that keeps you going – no matter how difficult the going gets. A high level of motivation will also help you to never cease striving for…

All too often in life, we find ourselves confronted with wonderful phases of life suddenly and abruptly coming to an end. No matter if it’s the end of a beautiful relationship, a good friendship or a fulfilling job, it’s never easy to accept that it’s gone for good. As you may know, coming to terms with what has happened and finally letting go is never easy. In fact, many of us think that holding on to the past is a sign of strength. However, quite the contrary is the case. It often takes a lot more strength to move on…

For millions of people, running is an integral part of their life. Once you really get to experience all the benefits of running, it’s very unlikely that you will ever stop doing it. Running gives you an almost indescribable feeling of accomplishment and provides powerful relief. It helps you to clear your mind and reduces stress. As such, running is pure therapy for the soul. If there’s a problem you are struggling with, go run a mile and see what happens! While running may not help you to solve all your problems, it definitely will help you through the tough…

Sadly, war is sometimes inevitable. While nobody liked the idea of having to leave their family, millions upon millions of our ancestors, friends, and fellow citizens have taken up arms to defend their country. It is for these brave soldiers and veterans that the threats our country has faced did not destroy our freedom and liberty. Even more so, it is for the military men who sacrificed their lives that we can still live in a free and prosperous society. Among many other things such as military monuments and parades, military quotes can help us to honor those who have…

Friday rocks! Why? Because it symbolizes the end of the workweek and kick-starts the weekend. No matter if you’re in college or at work, knowing that the weekend is just around the corner simply feels good. When it’s only a couple of hours until you finally get your deserved break from a tough week, life almost miraculously looks a lot brighter. Even more so, once you’re done with all your work on Friday, you can probably look back at all that you’ve accomplished throughout the week. Friday also introduces 2 ½ days filled with joy, happiness, and a lot of…

Can you imagine what your life would look like without music? For most of us, living without all those wonderful songs and compositions is simply unimaginable. In fact, to almost all of us, music is a central element of life. Just like a good soundtrack accompanies a wonderful movie, music accompanies you throughout your entire life. During the ups and downs of life, there will always be those masterpieces that fully describe what you’re feeling at the present moment. There is music that lifts you up when you’re sad and music that keeps you going despite all the difficulties. Motivational…

So you want to create a romantic surprise for your girlfriend, but struggle to come up with creative ideas? If you want to surprise your girlfriend and express how much you love her at the same time, romantic quotes are the answer. In fact, small romantic surprises can go a long way in a relationship. They help you to show your girlfriend how much you care about her and how important she is to you. Even more so, sending her a cute little message every once in a while is a romantic gesture. What better way to show your girlfriend…

Being a photographer is a truly worthwhile profession (and spare time activity as well). Think about it, photography allows you to capture a wonderful and magical moment for eternity. What was unthinkable only a couple of hundred years ago is now possible – thanks to the unique invention of photography. Even more so, becoming a photographer helps you in discovering the beauty of everyday life. In short, many of us simply cannot get enough of capturing beautiful images. At the same time, however, quality photography is quite rare. Most people with a camera in their hand falsely assume that it…

Sunday is the best day of the week. It’s a perfect day to sleep in, to recharge your batteries, and provides a wonderful alternative to your busy work week. While most of us need to address numerous responsibilities on a typical Saturday, Sunday is surprisingly different. Usually, there are not many things that need to be taken care of on a Sunday. Consequently, you can fully enjoy the entire day just the way you like and spend some quality time with your family and friends. For this reason, Sunday resembles the Grand Finale of your weekend’s adventures. Even more so,…