Lisamarie Bourke's Blog
Living Your Life for You and Not Others
Much of people’s actions derive from their thoughts. And, these thoughts originate from one’s experiences during their life. It can be effortless to fall into the trap of living for others. For instance, some parents have hopes and expectations for their children to grow up and become successful doctors and lawyers. Thus, in a pursuit to fulfil the expectations of their parents’, they live their lives to ensure that they go to an elite college and spend hours of their time studying. Some realize only until later on in life how that goal wasn’t something they truly desired but that they wanted the acceptance from their family.
Why Living by the Water is Healthy
There is something magical about living near the water. This could be the ocean with lapping waves, a rolling river, or a serene and reflective lake. Living near a body of water affords you a lot more than views and open space. Living by the water can provide a...
Simple Steps to Save our Seas
From subarctic waters to crystal clear Caribbeans and everything in between, the oceans of the world cover over 70% of our planet. With this mass also comes a plethora of benefits that we gain from our oceans. Microscopic marine plants known as phytoplankton produce...
Surviving Bereavement
Bereavement is a word that carries a lot of emotion. The loss of someone you love is not something that can ever be properly prepared for and can be some of the strongest pain you will face in your life. The beauty of life is that we are surrounded by people who we...
Healing and Growing After Trauma
Traumatic events can happen in a moment’s notice or they can be the long-awaited result of a predetermined fate. Events like death, sickness, accidents, or becoming a victim of abuse can lead to physical and emotional damage. These events are typically out of our...
Living in Colour: How it can Affect our Mood
Some people underestimate the power that colors can have on the mind. It is not something that is consciously observed. However, colors can have a subconscious influence on a person's psyche. This is actually a pretty well-known fact in marketing and advertising....
The Lessons Learned from Making Mistakes
In a perfect world, no one would ever make mistakes. We would all say the right things at the right times, make the right choice when given an option, and do the right things without putting much thought into it. However, in a perfect world where mistakes are not...
The Lessons Learned from Making Mistakes
In a perfect world, no one would ever make mistakes. We would all say the right things at the right times, make the right choice when given an option, and do the right things without putting much thought into it. However, in a perfect world where mistakes are not...
