One of the greatest skills you can ever possess in life is the awareness of your own feelings and emotions. Why? Because when you are in touch with your emotional brain you feel more connected to yourself, other people, and life at large. While feelings and emotions do have a way of tripping us up […]
Self-Awareness: 11 Ways to Increase It in an Unconscious World
To many of us, self-awareness is like a mythical unicorn: Sometimes we catch fleeting glimpses of it. But as soon as we’ve spotted it, it vanishes into thin air. What is this mysterious quality that we think we possess, but actually rarely do? Most importantly, WHY is self-awareness so important? Being self-aware is an essential […]
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 […]
How to Stop Ruminating and Feeling Depressed About Your Life
So, you’ve been feeling a little crazy lately. You just can’t seem to take your mind off your problems, and the harder you try to shut down your mind, the more it revs up. Pretty soon, you find yourself thinking about worrying about over thinking, which makes you feel even more like a lunatic. If […]
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? […]
