You have a dream in your heart. For some, it is a vision to bring something new into the world that will benefit mankind. For others, it is the dream of fulfillment; a perfect partner, a healthy body, a specific achievement or a number in their bank account. In the case of any desire, there…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if people only consumed what their bodies needed? In Western societies where food is abundant, people would dramatically decrease their consumption of food, leading to less freighters on the oceans, less airplanes in the sky, less trucks on the freeways, less heavy machinery in the fields, less pesticides…
Martyrdom and narcissism are two sides of the same coin. Both the martyr and the narcissist are dysfunctional archetypes arising from self-obsession, which is the complete identification with form. Self-obsession creates turbulence and drama. A martyr is one who denies herself in the service of others. Her identity is created by doing rather than being.…
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 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 difficult…
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. Resist the temptation expect a specific outcome in each situation as it arises. Nothing is unwanted or disruptive. Do you…
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, no mental to-do list, is worth the mental energy that distracts you from loving your life…
