Many people expect a doctor and a pill to cure them of their ailments, ailments that are often preventable and aren’t always effectively treated with a pill. This type of mentality typically stems from a lack of knowledge about the tremendous healing capabilities of our bodies and minds. The key to being healthy is to work…
Category: Self Improvement
Why You Should Say “No” To Live The Life You Love
“You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.” -Lionel Messi Lots of people in the world believe that in order to have real success, you need to say “yes” to lots of opportunities. And while it’s true that we do need to accept lots of opportunities…
Ten Choices You Will Regret In 10 Years
“If only…” These two words paired together create one of the saddest phrases in the English language. Here are ten choices that ultimately lead to this phrase of regret, and how to elude them: 1. Wearing a mask to impress others. – If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will…
19 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Even in uncertain times, it’s always important to keep things in perspective. True wealth is the ability to fully experience life. – Henry David Thoreau You are alive. You are able to see the sunrise and the sunset. You are able to hear birds sing and waves crash. You can walk outside and feel the breeze…
If You’re Feeling Lost, Read This
By Doris Ross Find Yourself What happens when you get lost? Where do you go? How can you find your way out? Why do we even get lost? There are so many questions I feel like there are no answers for. I lost myself. I’m not sure when, how, or even why; but what I…
12 Pieces Of Buddhist Wisdom That Will Transform Your Life
When I was little, my grandma had this little green Buddha statue. It wasn’t a statue of the original Buddha, but rather a statue of what’s generally considered Maitreya, the “future” Buddha, usually represented as a hefty man sitting with his robe partly opened and often with beads around his neck. This particular statue was a…
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…
8 Subconscious Behaviours That Are Holding Your Back From Living The Life You Want
BY BRIANNA WIEST Every generation has a “monoculture” of sorts, a governing pattern or system of beliefs that people unconsciously accept as “truth.” It’s easy to identify the monoculture of Germany in the 1930s, or America in 1776. It’s clear what people at those times, in those places, accepted to be “good” and “true” even…
It Turns Out Enlightenment is Just Having a Really Good Sense of Humour
The Cosmic Joke The great cosmic joke is that you are what you are seeking. All the religious and spiritual seeking on this planet and you end up back where you started. If that’s not a fantastic joke worth a good belly laugh I don’t know what is. We all look for happiness, peace and…
5 Reasons Simple Living Will Give You The Life Of Your Dreams
By Matt Caron Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Gandhi. Paramahansa Yogananda. Einstein. The Dalai Lama. What do all these people have in common? Simplicity. Believe it or not, you’ll notice many of these powerful people are the most simplistic. They own very few frivolous ‘things’ and usually don’t bother with distractions. Their minds are focused and…
Everything Happens For A Reason: Become The Creator Of Your Reality
By Siva Mohan Reality is Now Everything happens for a reason. Do you believe that? I mean, really? I do. It’s taken a few years of practicing that mantra and digging into the unexpected blessings in situations to say that without hesitation. Once you begin the practice of seeing the benefits, or the “silver lining,” you’re…
6 Things You Lose As A Result Of A Spiritual Awakening
Spirituality is the foundations for good health. When you spiritually connect to that which is important to you magical and amazing things start to happen. But while a lot of people seem to be getting into spirituality for personal gain and development, it is actually what you lose as a result of spiritual connection that…
Hunter S. Thompson’s Letter on How to Find Meaning and Purpose in Life
“But a man who procrastinates in his CHOOSING will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” — Hunter S. Thompson Hunter S. Thompson In April of 1958, when asked by a friend for advice, 22-year-old Hunter S. Thompson penned a letter on how to find meaning and purpose in life. Despite…
4 Powers That May Be Hiding Behind Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are commonly associated with being a purely negative thing. It’s no surprise, since anxiety, especially in its severe forms, can make one’s life difficult. Whatever type of anxiety disorder you may be suffering from, it’s for sure that it causes you troubles, making you unable to handle the challenges of everyday life and…
Dying to be me! Anita Moorjani
This is a video from a TEDx BayArea. It’s quite an amazing account and very uplifting. What she says rings very true and is a message for us all.