Why Resistance Feeds Our Inner Battles
Since we are children, we are taught to rebel against what we do not like or against what seems unfair to us. We don’t have to settle for anything, we
The Trap of Achievement
Oscar Wilde wrote: “In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what you want, and the other is getting it.” That is the danger of obsessing
Why Growing up and waking up matters more than ever
In an age as interconnected as ours, we are increasingly driven to unify two very different cultural systems of human development: Western and Eastern liberation. Both perspectives are valid, and
A Quick Reminder to Boost Your Optimism
I believe in the words of the late country singer Jimmy Dean, who said, "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails always to
Are You Making Progress with Your Mindfulness Practice?
Is it difficult for you to stay focused on the task at hand? How often have you wanted to dedicate yourself to completing an important job or project that you
It’s Time To Stop Saving Others.
Why being a “hero” is more harmful than you think Helping others is one of the behaviors that enjoy more social recognition. In general, when we are altruistic, we improve other
What Everyone Must Know About The Value of Silence
Photo taken by the author At some point in our lives, we have all felt the value of silence. Silence is comforting, calming, and healing. It inspires us and nourishes the
What Is True Freedom?
Photo by Michael Luenen (Pixabay) We are immersed in a constrained society. A system that dominates and manipulates us through consumerism, mainstream media, reality shows, movies, and TV series, and now
How You Can Use a Crisis as an Opportunity
Every crisis presents a new opportunity to begin a new stage in your life. Image by Gerald (Pixabay) We tend to associate the word crisis with cataclysms, events that change our lives