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 […]
The Dangers of Lacking Spiritual Discernment
For a human being who hungers for truth, what is most beautiful is that which is most truthful. If the road to truth means having to learn what is untrue and to face unconsciousness and obstacles within ourselves, the lover of truth gladly accepts the challenge. Each time we expose and face that which is […]
Being Spiritual Doesn’t Mean Sh*t If You Can’t Hold Space For Others
So, here’s the thing. We might do Instagram-perfect yoga. We might meditate for at least an hour a day. We might pray. Say mantras. Do mudras. Send love to the world. We might have a hoard of crystals and other spiritual trinkets. We might do elaborate daily rituals, eat a whole food cruelty-free diet, and fast […]
12 Signs You’ve Lost Your Authenticity and Are ‘Selling Out’
Authenticity is a big buzzword these days. “Be more authentic,” “honor your authenticity,” “find your authentic self” – we hear these phrases scattered all over the internet and spoken about everywhere. But what does being authentic mean? And most importantly, how can we tell when we’re being inauthentic – also known as “selling out”? What is Authenticity? […]
