If you think your life sucks, it probably does. If you think the world is out to get you, it probably is. If you think you deserve more, you probably do. The only thing in the world holding you back from achieving greatness is in fact you. If you think the world is out to get…
Year: 2016
3 Priceless Zen Teachings on Fear
3 Priceless Zen Teachings on Fear If the ego had an engine, its fuel would be fear. Trepidation isn’t all bad, but it certainly has its time and place. Fear can render us quivering and useless, or motivate us toward change. In the study of Zen, we learn how to not only overcome our fears,…
Bill Murray Was Asked What He Wants – His Answer Is Surprisingly Deep
Bill Murray is asked what he wants that he doesn’t yet have. His answer is honest, candid, and resonates with many of us.
How To Stop Absorbing Other People’s Negative Energy
The question is: How to stop absorbing negative energy from other people? Empathy is the ability to recognize and feel other peoples emotions. Sympathy is feeling compassion for other people. Often times to be an “empath” means that you are absorbing much of the pain and suffering in your environment, which can sacrifice your ability…
7 Ways To Stop Leaking & Losing Your Spiritual Energy
Leaking Spiritual Energy In the yoga tradition we encounter a fascinating metaphor: it is said that the milk of a lioness is so potent that no container can hold it except for pure gold. If the golden vessel has impurities, the milk will eat through the vessel like acid at those points, and drain away….
7 Signs The Law Of Attraction Is Working For You
The New Age concept called “The Law of Attraction” basically states that you attract the energy you put out into the world. Whatever thoughts you repeatedly give your energy to, experiences of that nature will show up in your life, simply because you have created them subconsciously. The quote “What you think about, comes about”…
10 Signs from the Universe That You Are Walking The Wrong Way
There is no wrong path in this life. All roads lead home, it just depends which journey you want to take. At times in our lives however, we can become lost or stuck on a particular stretch of road. We may also find ourselves wondering down a path that perhaps doesn’t seem to be aligning…
10 Essential Lessons From Thich Nhat Hanh
Without a doubt, Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the important spiritual teachers of the 21st century. His wisdom and calm demeanor have won over millions of readers around the world, and inspired them to live their lives in conscious ways. Not to mention he had the respect of MLK Jr., and even convinced him…
4 Essential Elements Of Love According To The Buddha
Buddha and Love There are so many definitions of love. Just look for quotes over the internet or even Facebook. You’ll find at least a thousand definitions on a daily basis. But do we know what ‘true love’ really is? Is there one universal way of defining ‘love’? Quite honestly, there isn’t. Most of these…
Why Repeating A Mantra Is So Powerful And How To Do It
I have been teaching meditation for over ten years and practising and studying the various systems for more than fifteen years I understand the mechanism of various meditations, but I must admit when I was going through anger and depression issues the one meditation that saved me was meditating using a Mantra. It holds a special…
5 Ways To Stop Fearing Judgement
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” -Buddha I used to think that it was important to be well liked by everyone. So much so that I would try and dress and act like the popular kids in school…even though I knew it…
4 Ways Minimalism Has Changed My Life
Minimalism I’m not telling you to rent a big dumpster and throw everything away, leaving you with a single outfit and a bed to sleep on. No, I’m merely suggesting that getting rid of the excess, unnecessary clutter around you will do beautiful things for your life. And I’m here to share with you a few ways…
Getting Through The Dark Night of the Soul
The dark night of the soul is a process many spiritual seekers go through at some point in their lives, I being one of them. The dark night is not mentioned that much in spiritual texts and teachings. A lot of the times, we are being told to be happy, raise your vibration, look to the light, but none of this will be…
Lao Tzu’s Four Rules for Living
How to Live an Inspired and Peaceful Life Many centuries ago, Lao Tzu, spoke of the four cardinal virtues, teaching that when we practice them as a way of life, we come to know the truth of the universe. The ancient Chinese master said that living and practising these teachings can open you to higher…
UNCATEGORISED Jim Carrey Asked If He’s Religious & Gives A Great Response (Thought Provoking)
Jim Carrey Asked If He’s Religious & Gives A Great Response (Thought Provoking) Religion is a controversial topic, and we’d like to preface this article by saying that it is not my aim to belittle or diminish anyone’s beliefs. The problem is not with faith but with religion as an organization, which has been used…