Spirituality is a broad concept, in my humble opinion, it is a sense of connection to something higher than ourselves. Like me, Many people search for meaning in their lives. The feeling of transcendence experienced in spirituality is a universal experience. Some find it in religion, while others find it in meditation. I practice a […]
Shame is like layers of mud covering our essential goodness. Shame and guilt are fear-based emotions that make us shut down rather than open up, and our suffering is compounded. Shame gets in the way and blocks creativity because not speaking up about our authentic feelings inhibits the free expression of emotion required in creativity.
“I let people see who I am.” Remember the old saying, “do as I say, not as I do.” That’s what my mother used to say when I was smart enough to point out the hypocrisy. When what we say, think and feel is in alignment, we have integrity. We are all teachers, teaching, all
Do you suffer from monkey mind? ‘Monkey mind’ is when our minds swirl with racing thoughts. According to Jay Shetty’s list; Our mind complains, compares, criticizes, amplifies negatives and fears. We become self-centered and obsessed, we do whatever feels good. We are controlled by anger, worry, fear and we look for temporary fixes to make
“Never go into the neighbourhood of your own mind alone!” – Anonymous Community is the bedrock of society. We humans are pack hunters which means we live in groups and hunt and forage. “Urrr! What now?” you say! “Oh yes, I just saw a group of women picking through my garden for grubs and worms,
Many years ago, I followed my dad’s example and got abstinent from all mind and mood altering substances, or drink and drugs to the layperson. My life opened up. I began working on my health and wellbeing. I found connection and meaning, where before there had been none. I began to thrive. I went to
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Creativity is fantastic, and I love it when it works through me. I’ve just finished watching Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The episode featured Seth Rogan, the famous comedy actor, writer, and producer. He talks a lot about his craft and how seemingly effortlessly it comes to him, and it’s got me feeling all excited about
CalL success to you Calling success to you is not just about working hard; In fact, it’s mostly a matter of seeing in your mind’s eye that success is even possible for you. What does success look like to you? Can you answer that? Can you see yourself succeeding? Make use of affirmations, they are
What are the signs of high functioning anxiety? People suffering with anxiety can look great on the outside. They interact well in social settings and can even appear confident and, for the most part, look like role models. However, internally, they’re roiling with fear, depression, confusion, mood swings, rapid heart rate, and low self-esteem along
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Expressing gratitude is powerful. Gratitude is the appreciation and wonder of life’s bountiful gifts, large and small. “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” – Rumi What Does Gratitude Really Mean? Gratitude is placing your focus on the good and positive things in your life. What you pay
