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…
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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…

The Wisdom of the I Ching or Book of Changes
During my spiritual awakening, more than 30 years ago, I received ongoing guidance from the I Ching or Book of Changes, which is an ancient Chinese text originally used as an oracle and moral manual of sorts. In truth, it’s a profound cosmological text blending the wisdom of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism that goes beyond any fortune-telling method by bringing…

Happiness Is Your True Nature
Do you believe you’ll find happiness outside of you, by pursuing your desires, goals, and ambitions? Then you’re not alone, since most people do. It’s the ego-mind that creates this illusion of being separate, not just from others, but also from our true essence, which is peace, joy, and happiness. I’d like to share an Indian parable to illustrate this.…

Why It’s Essential To Master Your Ego To Be Happy
Most people hear the word ego and think of someone who’s arrogant and self-centered. Others believe it’s what protects you from what you couldn’t understand as a child. And psychologists see it as your identity and personality. It can be confusing, but everyone has an ego; it dominates your behavior, so it’s important to understand it and why it remains…

Stop Wasting Your Life Overthinking
Overthinking is probably one of the most obvious causes of stress, frustration, and anxiety. And yet, it’s really easy to slide into a mental churning of the things you don’t understand in your reality or the negative ideas you’re unconsciously compelled to reinforce about yourself. The problem is that overthinking just keeps you spinning in place without bringing any clarity…