There is an old and wise parable that you may have heard. It goes like this: One day an old Cherokee man sits down with his grandson to teach him about life. “A fight is going on inside of me,” he says to the boy. “It’s a terrible fight between two wolves. One is evil […]
Spiritual Ego: 15 Signs of a Spiritual Narcissist
The spiritual ego is the most dangerous type of ego of all. If you aren’t mindful, it can wreak total destruction in your life – but not in a violent or aggressive way. Instead, the spiritual ego is disguised under the mask of “good intentions,” “higher vibration,” “awakened perspective” and humble pomposity. Beware of the […]
11 Warning Signs You’re Practicing Spiritual Materialism
Let’s be real for a moment. There comes a time when our spiritual practices harm us more than help us. Yet most of us are so invested in protecting our fragile egos from the truth, that we live in a state of denial or total oblivion to what is happening. When our spiritual practices reinforce, […]
Spiritual Psychology: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough
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 […]
