Contrast and connection
We don’t live in a peaceful world, not because this is impossible, but because we are not at peace in our minds. Peace stems from true inner silence, which is is the result of training the …
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Perception & Deception
It used to be, everyone was entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. But that’s not the case anymore. Facts matter not at all. Perception is everything. ~ Stephen Colbert, Host of The Late …
Shine a light on the darkness
We become more humble and connected to society through a sincere and deep self-examination. This clears the way to understanding what we do want from our lives and helps us avoid repeating the same mistakes that have us going around in circles through lack of self-awareness.
This Full Moon celebrates the Buddha
Today’s full moon is traditionally dedicated to the Buddha’s birthday and is known as Buddha Purnima (the full moon of the Buddha). Historians can’t agree when he was born exactly, but it was certainly over 2500 …
With our thoughts, we create the world.
Take a deep breath, and smile. It’s like setting the ‘pause’ button until you’re ready to press ‘play’ again.
Another look at Yoga Therapy
The main resemblance between the Eastern way of life and Western psychotherapy is in the concern of both with bringing about changes of consciousness, changes in our ways of feeling our own existence and our relation to human society and the natural world.
Understanding Anger
One of the most compelling reasons to overcome anger is that it destroys our own peace of mind, while harming others as well. But if there’s one thing the ego hates, it’s having to sacrifice a good old rant to a noble ideal!