Self-knowledge is the true purpose of our human experience, but it is not an easy endeavor. We often equate our identity with the sum of our memories and tend to allow the past to define us, particularly by painful or traumatic events. The mind is made of memories, so what we perceive as the present is a mental-emotional projection of…
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Why Finding Meaning In Life Reveals the True Depth of Your Existence
Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all seekers of the Truth, journeying through the tapestry of life in search of meaning. This quest transcends the boundaries of time and space, weaving the fabric of our human experience, because it is prompted by our true, divine nature. After all, we are the eternal Self playing hide-and-seek with…
Life Takes You Exactly Where You Need to Go
Happy Spring Equinox! Do you feel like you’re being pulled in two different or opposite directions? You’re certainly not alone. It’s time to make some choices and open up to a higher version of yourself! Life seems to be taking me in a slightly new direction as well, which is why I’ve been quieter than usual for the past few…
How To Release Old Beliefs That Stunt Your Growth
In the Middle Ages, Catholic European countries considered translating the Bible into any common language a crime punishable with death. Latin was viewed as the language of God, and it was heresy to think otherwise. Clearly, it had nothing to do with God but with the power of the Church, which claimed to be God’s sole mediator. Uneducated commoners were…
How To Transform Outdated Patterns of Perception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 What most people don’t know is that it’s also a great opportunity to recognize outdated patterns of perception.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…
How To Overcome Your Resistance To Grow
Do you start projects but don’t finish them, or procrastinate till the last minute to do what needs to get done? Well, you’re not alone and, like most people, you may be unaware that it’s your own resistance to grow that gets in the way of accomplishing your goals or experiencing fulfillment. Of course, the idea of going against your…
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…