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? […]
“I Feel Empty”: 3 Reasons Why Emptiness is Haunting You
Your hectic day has finally lulled to a stop. There’s nothing left to do. There’s nothing more to say. Now you have time to relax. But instead, the silence descends upon you with oppressive force. You feel suffocated underneath the weight of this momentary, but seemingly eternal, nothingness. Suddenly that old feeling returns … the […]
How to Be Your True Self in a Society That Worships Fakeness
Fakeness. We all know what it looks like. We all know what it feels like. It’s the fake plastered-on smiles. It’s the pretentious laughs and giggles. It’s the sickly sweet or overly macho personality fronts. It’s the posing and like-whoring on social media. It’s the pouting lips in photos and feigned expressions of surprise. It’s […]
How to Break Free When You’re Feeling Trapped in Life
You feel suffocated and weighed down by some kind of invisible force. And you don’t really know why, but this force is relentless … no matter what you do, you carry this knotted heaviness inside everywhere you go. Nothing feels right anymore. You look at your life and marvel at how it doesn’t feel like […]
This 30 Second Test Will Reveal How Much Emotional Stress You Have
Emotional stress is an epidemic in our society. We are born into societies that condition us to take on endless responsibilities that drain our minds, bodies, and spirits. We are taught that being competitive, aggressive, and constantly ambitious is the only plausible way to live. We are encouraged to live fast-paced and erratic lives at […]