Category Archives: Encouragement

Reflections: Make Memories and Enjoy Quality Time

Make MemoriesMost of us work. In the United States, most people work 40 hours or more. We become workaholics to create stability for our family and to put forth our own embodiment of the “American Dream”.  But is it worth it? In most circumstances – yes. Working helps us pay for a roof over our heads and allows us to buy food to eat. It may even allow us take a great vacation once in awhile or buy that new fancy top. But in some ways working impedes us from enjoying priceless moments in life. Continue reading Reflections: Make Memories and Enjoy Quality Time

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Reflection: Think for Yourself

Think for Yourself

Article written in the first person from a staff member.


In 2016, it can be hard to hear your inner voice. There are 24 hour news programs, social media, gurus of every topic, and everyone from a world leader to your dear friend has an opinion on how you should live your life. Everyone to some degree will try to persuade you to believe the same as them. And it is okay to listen. But through the noise, you must think for yourself. Whether you sink or swim, you must make your own choices in life.

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Don’t Count Yourself Out

Don't Count Yourself OutWe hope everyone is well this Friday. This morning we had a staff meeting and discussed times we doubted ourselves. One of our staff members recounted the following story. We hope it inspires someone today to not count themselves out and to embrace positive vibes.

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Reflection: Avoid Misusing Credit

misusing credit

Recently, a Virgo Philosophy staff member recounted a disturbing story. A neighbor was experiencing the displeasure of foreclosure on their home. The house was an heirloom and generations lived in it since the late ’60s. Incidentally, the primary homeowner fell ill so the title deed came to be in a family member’s name. This member didn’t live in the house but had a love for the “finer things” in life, i.e. fast cars and luxurious homes. So, they took a loan with the house as collateral. They lagged on their payments to the bank and now the bank is trying to sell the home. It is not hard to imagine the anguish and accompanying despair of this family. We need to make due diligence to avoid such scenarios.
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