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…
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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…
Happy Holidays!
Just a quick note to wish you Happy Holidays and Best Wishes For the New Year! I hope 2022 will be your best year yet, filled with love, joy, and greater emotional and spiritual freedom! I’ll be celebrating getting ready to send the manuscript of my upcoming book to the editor. Although there are still many steps in this process,…
How To Transform Outdated Patterns of Perception
Thanksgiving was celebrated here in the US last month, and now Christmas is coming, both of which are times when family and friends gather to enjoy food and activities together. What most people don’t know is that it’s also a great opportunity to recognize outdated patterns of perception. For one, family is like the gas station for your sense of…
Are You In Charge of Your Emotions?
Do you know why you react to certain situations and people in a negative, impulsive manner? Why do you get upset or lash out when someone says or does something? I doubt you’re thinking, “Oh, I’m going to get angry about this now.” It’s not a conscious decision; the anger comes out without you having a saying in the matter!…