Our relationship with others — for better or worse — defines us. The relationships that we maintain with others can lift us to our most gratifying moments in life. And these same relationships can also humiliate us, bringing us face to face with what we fear most.
Physical discomfort can motivate us to dig deeper into the details of life – at best, it can push onto a path of greater self-awareness.
At some point in life, we are all confronted with the feeling of being alone. Alone in our struggles and alone in our discoveries.
This is the Year of the Water Snake, which is a time when we can bite off more than we can chew and still get away with it.
What happens when we say something that we shouldn’t? When we have a moment that we wish never happened? A conversation that is best forgotten?
Unfortunately, these days it is so easy to forget about the value of breath. Hunched over computers, navigating through traffic, and jobs that require us to sit for most of the day can all negatively influence how we breathe.
The digestive system is complex. Not only does it process food into nutrients that we can use, but it does so much more!
Mindset matters. For years the scientific community has investigated the value of feeling good and practicing gratitude. The results? Studies suggest that a positive mindset and gratitude make us happier and more successful, improve our relationships with others, enhance longevity, and even boost the immune system.
Chop wood and carry water. According to meditation masters and seasoned yogis, the path to greater awareness is unadorned and practical.
If you have suffered through dark moments in life, you may have found that the road through those experiences may coincide with leaps in personal growth.
Have you ever wondered why your life is one way, when you dream of another? Have you ever worried that your mistakes in the past may carry into the future?
If you want to get somewhere in life or if you would like a certain outcome or goal, the way to get what you desire is through persistent repetition.
Imagine yourself listening to a friend as she tells you about the stories and drama that fill her life. You want to be a good friend, so you pay particular attention to what she is saying and to her feelings.
With the New Year just around the corner, I have been thinking a lot about desire. Why do so many desires go unanswered?
Sometimes, as much as we want a serious change, we sabotage ourselves because on a subconscious level we may not think that we deserve to lose the weight, conquer an illness, or feel complete joy in each and every moment.
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