Articles by Austin Hatem

Stop Thinking About Your Life And Live It!
I've done a few articles that discuss the importance of appreciation, but I've never really delved any deeper… I've explained to you why, but never how…So throughout this article, I'm going to show you how to fully appreciate every second you live.
Published 20Aug2011, viewed 212 times

Three Ways To Keep Your Dreams Alive
Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. -Langston Hughes
Published 20Aug2011, viewed 168 times

The Importance of The Seven Heavenly Virtues
I'm sure quite a few of you are familiar with the seven deadly sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride). In opposition, within Catholic catechism, there is a much less eminent list of seven virtues that were created to combat these seven deadly sins. Although these virtues are usually related to exclusively Christians and Catholics, I believe that they can be applied and can benefit anyone no matter their religious preference.
Published 19Aug2011, viewed 240 times

Why Jesus Advises Us To Act Like Children
I recently stumbled upon this Bible passage and at first; dismissed it like I do with several other quizzical passages that I can't seem to wrap my mind around. But as I placed the Bible down on my nightstand and turned off the lights, I had an epiphany…I realized why Jesus would say such an outwardly peculiar statement… This was my thought process…
Published 07Aug2011, viewed 248 times

Learning To Love Yourself
Learning to be at peace with your inner being is an essential part of achieving your goals. If you are constantly meditating on negative and discouraging thoughts then you're bound to go in a negative and discouraging direction. Between the television and the naysayers, you're already exposed to enough negativity.
Published 03Aug2011, viewed 199 times

Finding Faith
"Accepting" is the key term in the above phrase. To be a truly exceptional individual in any facet of life, you must learn not to accept everything you encounter. Did Martin Luther King accept the oppression he encountered? No, he spent his life examining and attempting to nurture the problem(s) that he saw within his own community.
Published 01Aug2011, viewed 145 times

Life's Uncertainty
A wise man once said "Life has the name of life, but in reality is death" … The reasonable/linear side of me wants me to pick this quotation apart from a rational standpoint... The abstract/artistic side of me wants to say some stuff that probably will be understood by very few…well ill take a leap of faith here and go with the latter…try to stay with me on this one…
Published 26Jul2011, viewed 207 times

Five Reasons to Stay Inspired
A person that's enthused, determined, and prepared to embrace life's trials is a person we all strive to be. If you're like me and endeavor to be like that person then your first step is to always stay inspired. Once you choose to be an inspired individual you will see that you'll become captivated by the lifestyle and any other way of living will seem dull and unworthy of your time.
Published 25Jul2011, viewed 153 times

Inspirational Philosophy
The only question worth asking yet the only one never answered is "Who am I?"...When you look past your own superficial understanding of life, you will realize that every one of us is perplexed by the world we live in. What am I? What am I doing here? Why am I here?
Published 25Jul2011, viewed 295 times

Three Types Of People To Watch Out For
As I've mentioned in previous articles, your time is precious, and to spend it with a contemptuous and cynical individual is ill advised. Now I'm going to outline three philosophies that have only harmed humanity and if you're familiar with someone who seems to share a similar ideology as the one described, then you might want to reconsider that relationship…
Published 23Jul2011, viewed 302 times

The Essence of Coping With Adversity
It is a common belief that you see a person's inner being when he or she is faced with adversity. You may know a person all your life but won't really understand them until you see them under difficult circumstances. Now let me ask you…When was the last time you had to worry where your next meal was going to come from?
Published 23Jul2011, viewed 159 times

Inspiration From the Bible
In Mark chapter 5 Jesus was going to go to a city to pray for a young girl who was terminally ill, right before his venture was about to begin he got news that the little girl had passed away. Jesus decided to go anyway...however instead of bringing along all of his followers Jesus decided to ask just Peter, James and John.
Published 23Jul2011, viewed 144 times

Appreciate and Forgive
When I was a young child I remember my uncle telling me this story about appreciation, it has had a large impact on me throughout the years and I hope it does the same for you...
Published 23Jul2011, viewed 144 times

A Guide to Simplifying Your Life
When you're chatting with your cousin on Facebook, texting your friend in Alabama, writing a paper that's due tomorrow while simultaneously tweeting every moment of it...you may become a little overwhelmed. Lucky for you however, I've figured out how to stop all of this madness...I've always been someone who seeks out peace and simplicity and throughout my journey I've learned a thing or two. Here is my guide on how to declutter your life...
Published 23Jul2011, viewed 134 times

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