Hope Sometimes, all we need are gentle reminders that what we’re doing and who we’re striving to be are in our best interest. I’ve spent a great portion of my adult life pondering the thoughts that have led to the decisions I’ve made and the paths on which I’ve embarked. I have often been wrong,…
Year: 2016
The Art of Acceptance And Letting Go
Acceptance and Letting Go The Beatles had a hit song many years ago singing “speaking words of wisdom, let it be”. Then Buddhism became popular in the US and the phrase “just let go” became a regular mantra for a lot of us. But what exactly is meant by let it be and let it go? According to…
The Most Popular Mantra On Youtube
Put this on when you’re just running around going about your day and notice how your mood improves!
5 Love Laws From Rumi
“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.” Do you have a list of qualities you’re looking for in another person? Sometimes that can be a great thing…other times it’s terrible. You…
7 Native American Quotes of Wisdom That Will Speak to Your Soul
By Earthables While many of our ancestors believed Native Americans were a primitive, wild people that needed to be tamed, the reality is, that their lack of material goods led them to seek happiness and fulfillment within themselves and their community, which made them richer than most. Our modern culture tends to follow the opposite credo…
The 10 Rules Of Karma
Karma is one of the oldest religious/spiritual concepts in the world. Long before Christianity or Judaism, the concept of karma was widely accepted in the east. And why not? It makes sense. The belief that past actions influence fate in the present day seems fairly logical. But what are the rules of karma, and…
6 Signs You’re An Old Soul
Old Soul If you’ve ever felt slightly disconnected from the world and its ways, or felt some inexplicable urge to disconnect, this article is for you. Instead of being someone that seeks to follow along and just “go with the flow” you’ve struggled to define yourself and find your own path. It doesn’t come from…
Simple Technique That Allows Us To Let Go Of Negativity
Pema Chodron has been teaching the principles of Buddhism for three decades. In this practice, she demonstrates a simple technique that allows us to let go of negativity and move on toward a happier path.
19 Differences Between Buddhism And Other Religions
Buddhism is one of the most unique ‘religions’ to ever exist. Known for its pragmatic approach, Buddhism is beloved all over the world, and for good reason: it’s seemingly the opposite of so much negative influence religion has today. Take a look at this list and check out the differences for yourself!
The Man Who Spit In Buddha’s Face
The Buddha was sitting under a tree talking to his disciples when a man came and spat in his face. He wiped it off, and he asked the man, “What next? What do you want to say next?” The man was a little puzzled because he himself never expected that when you spit in someone’s…
Buddha’s 5 Step Guide To Change Your Life
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re like everyone else in the world: You’ve experienced problems and had to overcome them. This is a natural part of life, right? But there is a way to approach problems that give you the ability to overcome them much more easily. Coming up with a solution to our problems…
How To Find Yourself Through Your Perception Of Others
Perception Of Others “We meet ourselves time and time again in a thousand disguises on the path of life” –Carl Jung If we take any random person then pick five people in their life and interview them about said person we are bound to hear five different perceptions about them. One person may perceive them…
What it Really Means to Hold Space for Someone
By Heather Plett How to be there for the people who need you most When my Mom was dying, my siblings and I gathered to be with her in her final days. None of us knew anything about supporting someone in her transition out of this life into the next, but we were pretty sure we…
5 Signs which Show that our Emotions No Longer Control Us
We’ve all suffered emotionally throughout our lives. Similarly, we’ve all experienced trauma, regardless to what degree it personally manifested. Yet once we become an adult, each and every one of us has the responsibility to alleviate our suffering and redesign our mind into a more functional and healthy state of existence. When we’re born, we’re…
In 2 Minutes Woody Harrelson Reveals A Secret The ENTIRE World Should Hear!
In 2013, Hollywood actor, environmental activist, and “happy hippie”, Woody Harrelson brought non-wood, tree-free paper to the market to help our farmers, our forests, and our future. In 2014, Woody hosted Ethos, a powerful documentary aimed at encouraging us to engage in ethical consumerism by awakening our consciousness about what’s happening in the world. In 2015, he told The Guardian: “We…