What if "use it or lose it" applies to far more than muscles and physical skills? The hidden power of attention shapes everything from intuition and empathy to habits, dreams,...
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from doing too much, but from editing yourself constantly. For many bi+ and gender-minority individuals, every social...
The subconscious mind governs 95% of actions, often leading to automatic responses based on ingrained beliefs. This article explores how these subconscious programs shape lives,...
The Blame Syndrome negatively impacts relationships and personal well-being, manifesting in various forms from subtle gestures to outright accusations. By understanding the...
Weekiversary posts on social media have sparked debates about the true nature of love and relationships. While they allow couples to celebrate their romance publicly, these posts...
The Moon in astrology reveals profound insights into a person's past, memory, and emotional growth. By examining the Moon's position in a chart, one can uncover patterns from...
Are you helping someone you love, or unintentionally enabling them to continue their same old pattern? The difference can determine whether a person grows stronger or remains...
Many individuals struggle under the weight of negative influences from others, which can lead to confusion and fear. By embracing self-authority, individuals can reclaim control...
Therapists often use dream interpretation to delve into patients' emotions, but true healing requires more than understanding. By breaking dreams into pieces and using free...
One of the most powerful things you can do is a personal clearing of your own energy field. The following is an energetic clearing that Robin Duda, the soul alchemist I've been working with from Santa Fe, has supplied
In Zen practice we do not treat our teachers like gurus to be worshipped but tend to treat them like wise aunts and uncles who’ve been scouting the trail ahead of us, perhaps made similar mistakes, and are offering us their condensed wisdom as guidance.
Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up the slack.
The phrase “Get ready, get set, GO!” describes a formula for effective living. We screw things up when we leave out the middle step, by getting trapped on what I call the “see-do bypass.”
Imagine that you are one of the many seekers and free-spirited adventurers playing your part in the greatest investigation of all time: the quest to understand what we are all doing here in this world.
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see what's wrong with the world today... So, I'd like to ask you to mention what you see as the three positive trends in the world - in any field."
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what I was at my core. The sacred literature of India explained this in a way that gave me the broadest understanding of spirituality I’d ever had.
The path of awakening is different for everyone, and the truth is that there is no set path, as each and every one of us is unique. In the same way, no two people will require the same level of help or support to navigate their way towards sacred union with the divine within.
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the economic advantages of beauty are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that attractive individuals benefit from a beauty bonus and earn higher salaries on average.
Some of our biggest emotional challenges come from family dynamics. It’s a rare situation where everyone in the family gets along. If you tend to be the peacekeeper, you’re usually the one carrying around the heavy emotional burden of the discord. This role also applies to your circle of friends.
One of the great spiritual teacher Sri Aurobindo’s main messages is that humanity is a transitional being. Our current state of being is not final, we are in the process of transitioning into a new state of being.
Even if someone did something unspeakable to you or to someone you know, if you hold on to your anger, you are only hurting yourself.
If we find ourselves in a supposedly hopeless situation from which we see no issue, or if we are tired of fighting an illness that seems to drag on endlessly, or burdened with “impossible” family or work difficulties, it is time to discover or remember that we are cupped in the mighty hands of divine Love...
In loving and forgiving ourself in order to save ourself, we expand this love to everyone. Many ancient and medieval women mystics personified this theme...
One of the biggest blocks to empathy is a fear of being vulnerable and then overwhelmed. It either seems too painful or unsafe to lovingly explore your own emotions or that you risk getting burned out by other people’s problems, dramas, and needs.
Nightmarish traumas can be transmitted over multiple generations. Indeed these implicit memory engrams had a deep impact on my life, particularly on some of my behaviors, and my haunting and pervasive feelings of shame and guilt.
Thorough and careful thinking pays off. The concept was ingrained in me from childhood through my career with NASA.
How do we find courage to take a stand for love and speak truth to power, when it’s challenging like hell? Most of us run from conflict and confrontation. Some play nice and avoid, hide out in denial, others like to judge and attack.
I never knew how extreme an impact reviewing one’s life can have, or writing a book about it. I’ve learned that in facing traumatic memories, it’s essential to have the support you need to proceed.
Our survival as a species depends on our interdependence. We can only survive through love and cooperation ... and acceptance of our need for one another as well as our need to give to one another.
Pause for a moment and truly appreciate the mind-blowing phenomenon of human memory.
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
Reaching sixty can evoke complex emotions, blending relief with ongoing ambition. This...
The quest for life's purpose often leads to unsatisfactory answers. This article...
Have you ever argued over something that wasn't actually said? From cultural differences...
Romantic love is a complex emotion shaped by historical, cultural, and biological...
Imagine going through one of the most physically and emotionally demanding experiences...
Daily actions often conflict with personal beliefs due to past experiences. By utilizing...
Therapists often use dream interpretation to delve into patients' emotions, but true...