Meditation isn’t enough, okay? There, I said it. Far from being the panacea we have all hoped for, meditation is undoubtedly a powerful tool – but it just doesn’t solve the deep-seated issues many of us carry. In fact, no matter what spiritual practice/path you engage in, no matter what hallowed tool you hold close […]
What is a Soul? (and Can it Die, Escape, or Break?)
Understanding the nature of the soul is perhaps one of the most fundamental and essential tasks on the spiritual path. Without knowing what exactly the soul is – and what our soul is like – we can easily get lost, stuck, and stranded. If you’ve always wanted to know what this mysterious force is, how […]
Soul Searching: 7 Ways to Uncover Your True Path
You feel lost in life. You’re sick of your job, your relationships are mediocre at best, your friendships are bland and unsupportive, you feel empty inside, and you’ve lost the zest for life … If you can relate to most of these experiences, you are undoubtedly going through an existential crisis. In other words, you’re […]
How to Find Yourself When You’re Lost in Life (9 Steps)
You’re lost. You’re ashamed to admit that you don’t know who you truly are. You have no idea what you want in life. In truth, you feel like a complete stranger to yourself. Can you relate? If so, don’t worry. There’s nothing wrong with you. What you’re experiencing is the product of living in a […]
18 Signs You Have a Poorly Developed Sense of Self (+ What to Do)
If you are a follower of any form of spirituality (or religion), you have likely come across the notion that the ego is “bad” and is the enemy of your growth. You may have even come across writers, teachers, and speakers who propagate the idea of ego death; the purging, killing, or desperately trying to […]
13 Signs You’re Suffering From Toxic Family Enmeshment
Do you have a strong sense of who you are? Do you tend to take responsibility for other people’s feelings? Do you carry the weight of other people’s problems on your shoulders? Creating a strong identity and sense of self is a fundamental part of our mental, emotional, and spiritual development growing up. All children […]
