Author: Steve Mueller

Living in a long-distance relationship can prove to be quite a challenge. In fact, there are not many things that put a relationship as much to a test as distance. Sadly, the great distance that lies between you and your significant other complicates even the most basic things most couples take for granted. Holding your partner’s hand, smelling their hair, and simply lying beside them in the bed: all these wonderful joys of a relationship are made impossible through distance. Add to this the loneliness and sadness both partners may experience as a result of the physical separation and you…

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt dramatically changed the perception of the First Lady of the United States because of her political and diplomatic activism. While the White House used to have many conservative First Ladies, she actively sought to be a mouthpiece for those in need. In fact, she’s more remembered for her role as diplomat and politician than in her role as First Lady during President Roosevelt’s time in office. As such, she was a very outspoken First Lady and used the attention of the public to advance human rights. Thanks to her press conferences, books, and speeches, many outstanding statements…

Your girlfriend is probably the most important person in your life. That’s a pretty good reason to come up with cute little surprises for her every once in a while. These romantic gestures do not only help you to keep your girlfriend happy but they will also show her how much she means to you. After all, what woman doesn’t appreciate being with a man who takes the time to regularly show his deep affection and love for her. At the same time, regularly surprising your girlfriend helps you to keep the relationship active and full of unexpected sparks of…

If you’ve ever heard a speech of Eric Thomas, you know of the great motivational power this individual can unleash within you. Whoever listens to his remarkable talks will not only feel transformed but also excited to finally tackle the challenges they are dealing with. The motivational speaker – who is also known as The Hip-Hop Preacher – can truly ignite the fire within that makes you do everything it takes to accomplish your dreams. His motivational quotes will inspire you to dream big and encourage you to reach for the stars. Whenever it feels as if you’re stuck in…

Mandy Hale, best-selling author of The Single Woman, has inspired millions of women with her message of independence and hope. In fact, she has empowered women all across the world to be proud of their singleness. She has also helped them to develop the necessary patience it sometimes takes to wait for ‘the right one’. Even more so, her books have encouraged readers to lead an independent life full of courage and happiness. Let’s have a look at some of the most inspirational Mandy Hale quotes and her message in general.

The moment your daughter was born was probably the happiest time of your life. The birth of a child is such an intense and wonderful moment that there simply aren’t words to describe the overwhelming joy that comes with it. When you’re holding your daughter for the first time in your hands, you feel endorphins rushing through your entire body. So many tensions and fears are instantaneously relieved when you see that your daughter – this precious little miracle of life – is just fine. In fact, it may seem like as if you’re brimming with an overwhelming variety of…

The mother-daughter bond is quite powerful. A woman’s relationship with her mother affects all other areas of her life. In fact, the connection between a mother and her young girl is one of the most imprinting childhood experiences. As such, mothers teach their girls by example what it means to be a loving, kind woman that grabs life by the horns. Therefore, all other relationships of a woman and the way she will eventually raise her own children is heavily influenced by the relationship with her own mother. As children, we often do not realize how much our mothers have…

Things do not always go as planned. When this happens, we often become quickly discouraged and lose faith in ourselves. Even worse, when life confronts us with trials and tribulations, it’s easy to lose faith in general. It’s a tragic thing because having faith is a central quality that can dramatically shape your entire life. Being faithful encourages you to see things from a brighter perspective. Even more so, it helps you to expect good things to happen. At the same time, faith is not only about having confidence in your own abilities. It is also about feeling connected to…

Fishing is an astonishingly assessable recreational outdoor sport. When you’re fishing, it does not matter how tall you are or how much you weigh. Neither are your age, social status, gender and physical fitness of importance. All it takes is some fishing equipment, a good strategy, and knowing some helpful techniques. The easy accessibility of fishing is one reason why more than 40 million Americans fish. However, the major reason why fishing is so popular is that is simply good for you. Not only does fishing help you to live a healthier, happier, and laid-back life but it also keeps…

Addictions creep up slowly but once you do realize that you’re addicted to something, it hits you like a brick. In fact, most don’t even consider the possibility of slowly becoming addicted – often until they are caught within the tight grip of addiction. Sadly, the number of addictions one can possibly get trapped in is quite broad. From alcohol, drugs, painkillers, eating disorders, or even less harmful ones such as smartphone addiction – there’s a wide variety of potentially dangerous substances and activities. Even worse, if you’ve ever seen someone suffering from an addiction, you know how grave the…

With the beginning of spring, you know that baseball season is just around the corner. When the cold temperatures are slowly dissipating, Opening Day is approaching faster with each day. If you’ve ever played baseball in your life, you know how thrilling the game can be. Strolling up to the home plate, focusing all your attention on the pitcher, and seeing the baseball speedily coming at you gives you an adrenaline rush beyond description. Only split seconds later, you hear a loud crack and feel an intense vibration at your bat. Filled with excitement about possibly having hit a home…

Regular physical activity, along with wholesome nutrition, is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. In fact, in times of dietary illnesses and chronic disease as a result of lacking regular exercise, one of the most important things you can do is taking care of your health. Exercising your body and eating healthily can at times be quite challenging. At the same time, it will help you to avoid a lot of trouble with being forced to fight complicated illnesses in the future. Keeping your body lean, mean, flexible, and healthy helps you to enjoy the great benefits of living a…

Jesus of Nazareth, who was born between 6 BC and 4 BC, is the central religious figure of Christianity. Even though the Ministry of the Jewish preacher lasted only 3 ½ years, he had a profound impact on the entire world. In fact, his teachings are the foundation of the world’s largest religion, which has more than 2.4 billion followers, accounting for more than 33% of the world’s population. To us Christians, Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Messiah prophesied and heralded in the Old Testament. Whether or not Jesus Christ did really exist is often debated. However,…

A broken heart can change everything in life. It can turn your life upside down, leaving nothing as it once was. No matter if your soulmate has broken up with you or your deep affection for someone is not reciprocated, a hurting heart can leave you quite devastated. The pain that comes with disappointments experienced in romantic relationships is often times immeasurable. If you’ve ever suffered from a broken heart, you know how miserable it feels. The sad thing, however, is that breakups, disappointments, and the emotional pain that accompanies these experiences cannot be avoided. In fact, the agony of…

Every single one of your actions will have an influence on your future. In life, everything you do affects you in one way or the other. If you treat those around you kindly, you sow the seeds for having many loving and caring people in your life. However, it’s very likely that every single one of your bad deeds will eventually come back at you. It may take years or perhaps even decades but life will eventually confront you with your actions. At the same time, if you strive to lead a good and honorable life, you may be putting…

The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you have an excellent start to the day, you’ll be in the perfect mood for the adventures and challenges ahead. However, if you have to sluggishly drag yourself out of bed in the morning, it’s quite likely that the mental clumsiness will prevent you from seizing the day’s opportunities. Getting yourself into an energized and motivated state of mind in the morning can have a profound impact on your life. What better way could there be than to start your morning with a couple…

Being a good dog owner can often be quite challenging. With a dog at your side, there come many great responsibilities and duties. Not to mention that teaching your dog the basic house rules can be a daunting task. At the same time, however, having a dog in your life can prove to be very fulfilling. When there’s a dog in your house, you’ll always have something to laugh about. Just watching your dog jumping without a second thought from one exciting adventure to another can be quite funny. Similarly, there’s a lot you can learn from man’s best friend.…

Love is such a wonderful thing. It is one of the most profound emotions you can experience in life. If you’ve ever fallen in love, you know how love can miraculously transform your perception of life. Love makes the entire world around you sparkle in an awe-inspiring light. Even more so, when you’re in love, it feels as if love radiates from every cell of your body. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why people around you generally seem to be a lot happier when your heart is brimming with love. However, finding the right words that beautifully express…

No matter what your favorite type of coffee is, ranging from espresso, cappuccino, caffé latte, caffé macchiato or Americano, there’s no denying that most of us couldn’t live without the black gold. Without these energizing drinks, life simply wouldn’t be the same. In fact, for those of us who consider coffee a way of life, drinking coffee has become a fierce and fiery love. Interestingly enough, the dark drink has been energizing and fueling generations for centuries. Just imagine where we would be if it wasn’t for coffee. Even though coffee’s reputation has been going up and down over the…

Most of us underestimate how challenging it is to raise a kid. We may have certain beliefs and imaginings about how it must be like to have children. That’s until your first kid is born. After that, you realize that you didn’t have a clue about what it means to have a baby. What you imagined to be a manageable task turns out to be a larger-than-life responsibility with 24-hour shifts and sleep deprivation. Once your baby is born, you realize that parenting is never easy. With a young child to take care of comes a lot of responsibility. At…