Mistrust of others is rooted in mistrusting one’s self. When you continually question the motives of others, it means your own motives are less than pure. This is a hard reality to accept. But identifying our own dishonesty offers great freedom. Ask yourself, “Where have I been keeping secrets? Where am I using stories to…
Have you developed a habit of complacency, where mediocrity has become your norm? Are you feeling that you’re meant for a bigger life, a bolder life, a life with greater impact? There is a dream imprinted deep inside your DNA. And though the purpose of living is life itself, the joy of living comes from…
The process of spiritual awakening is often accompanied by great agitation. At one moment, you receive clarity, insight, and great epiphanies. Later, sometimes only a moment later, you find yourself in great upset, distress and chaos. The upset may take the form of irrational anger or frustration with those around you. Or it may be…
Does it sometimes feel like you are never enough? Like everyone else received life’s secret code, but someone forgot to give it to you? Like there is something important you are missing? Maybe you suspect you don’t really belong here. You recognize that life is tough for everyone. But sometimes it feels like it’s more…
Cultivate a spirit of inquisitiveness. See the world as a child, without evaluating what is important and what is not important, what is worthy of your attention and what is to be disregarded. Notice everything. Nothing is unwanted or disruptive. Do you see how this practice can be applied to every aspect of your life?…
Those who desire peace, tranquility, and a sense of well-being would benefit from contemplating death. Have you ever considered what life would look like without death? What would your body be if cells never decayed or regenerated? What would plants be if they didn’t break down and compost? Life wouldn’t be life at all. It…
Nothing is a worthy trade for the beauty and magic of this present moment. No memories from the past, no concerns about the future, no wondering about what will or won’t happen, no speculation on what might have been or should have been, no mental to-do list, is worth the mental energy that distracts you…
Take a moment to close your eyes and count to ten. What happens in your body when you do this? Does your breathing slow down? Do you feel an opening in your sinus cavity? Does your jaw relax? What about your neck and shoulders? Maybe your belly becomes softer. Now, with this heightened awareness, do…
Make room for pauses in your day. Pausing requires intention and discipline. But once you create a routine of pausing, you will find it is one of the most rewarding practices you can offer yourself and others. Pausing will imbue your day with more productivity, creativity and kindness. In the space between your daily activities,…
If you’re not laughing, it means you’re missing the joke. It is with great love that we say… people tend to take this life experience too seriously. Life is meant to be a grand adventure; a rich, wondrous, exciting carnival where you get to choose the rides! Each moment of your day is unfolding exactly…
