I’m sure you’ll agree when I say it’s not easy to let go of negative emotions like anger or sadness if you find obstacles or opposition, or when things don’t seem to go your way. We all get triggered without knowing why, reacting to life in an impulsive manner or lashing out against those we love. That is, until we…
Author: Yol Swan
When Was the Last Time You Felt Truly Free?
By being truly free I mean being in the moment, without any concerns or worries, because nothing was more important than what you were doing, regardless of what that was. Maybe you were playing with your friends as a child or completely immersed in other enjoyable endeavors. Or maybe you were just deeply relaxed, staring at the ocean, walking in…
Happy Summer Solstice & Exciting News!
Happy Summer Solstice! It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year, but this powerful energy signals that it’s time for change, growth, and expansion. It will also likely bring communication, love, and spirituality to the forefront this year, with the Sun and Mercury joining forces, on one hand, and Venus and Pluto on the other, as well as…
Understanding Your Wounded Child Archetype
You’ve probably heard the term “inner child,” which has been popularized by the self-help movement and is based on Carl Jung’s eternal child archetype. The idea behind it is that since we were all children at some point, a child still dwells within us, albeit unconsciously; if we don’t become conscious of it, it stunts our emotional development. In this…
Simple Guidelines to Live a Joyful Life
Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Perhaps you’d like more recognition, money, connections, or experiences, and you think that not fulfilling your desires is what makes you unhappy? Most people do, so let me share a story to help you understand where your dissatisfaction really comes from. There once lived a king who was gloomy and…
Do You Feel Like a Failure?
How many times have you felt like you’re not good enough or that your life isn’t quite what you expected it to be? And how many times have you felt that you have failed yourself or other people, because you couldn’t meet either your or their expectations? The world promotes certain ideas of success, such as the amount of money…
3 Essential Tools For Self-Mastery
Self-mastery is often thought of as the capacity to control the negative impulses and resistance hindering the actualization of our potential. That is, becoming the best we can be in what we do, by managing those qualities and activities that help us accomplish our goals and enjoy the comfort or recognition they provide. Whether it’s playing a musical instrument, developing…