Changing and evolving are difficult things to do. In fact, they are so difficult that doing so or even planning to do so can drum up all types of feelings that aren’t very pleasant at all. Unfortunately, many people interpret these uncomfortable…
In a universe of constant change, change is the only constant. And yet because of the density and inertia of the physical 3D World society has built, it’s easy to be lulled into the status quo: that we can expect everything…
An ancient Indian book dense with wisdom, the Bhagavad Gita is the most important and beloved spiritual text to billions of Hindus. Here some powerful quotes from the Gita that will give you a different perspective on life, and maybe even change…
“Study me as much as you like, you will not know me, for I differ in a hundred ways from what you see me to be. Put yourself behind my eyes and see me as I see myself, for I have chosen…
By Matt Caron Happiness is Your Right Happiness is a seemingly elusive thing sometimes. Between the rushing and racing in life, it’s easy to forget that happiness is really what we’re all after. After all, what’s the point of life if you’re…
By Raven Fon “As much as we notice, consciously or subconsciously, there are some things you’ll notice about us too.” I remember an instance when I rang the cable company to ask about upgrading my service. After an hour had passed, the man I was speaking to…
The Ancient Power of the Tao You’ve probably seen the Yin and Yang plastered all over the place during your lifetime. Books, TV, magazines, art, graffiti…actually just about anywhere. It’s a popular symbol to say the least! But what does it mean? This popular…
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…
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…
Put this on when you’re just running around going about your day and notice how your mood improves!
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…