Once upon a time, a Persian king was coming out of his palace for a morning walk when he met a beggar. He stopped and asked the man, “What do you want?” The beggar laughed saying, “You are asking me this as if you could fulfill my desire!” Offended, the king replied, “Of course I can fulfill your desire, I…
Tag: inner peace
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…
Giving Thanks!
Do you agree that we can always find something to be thankful for? I know I go to sleep every night with deep appreciation and gratitude in my heart, which makes me feel connected to the flow of my life. Since we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this week in the USA, I wanted to send you a quick note to let you…
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…
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!…
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.…
Overcoming Self-Doubt On the Path To Spiritual Freedom
Do you get confused about your process of self-growth? Developing emotional and spiritual freedom can seem daunting. It takes a very long time to let go of our false identities in search of the truth, so it’s easy to feel discouraged. A good analogy is that of moving in a rowboat in the middle of the ocean. You keep rowing…