Cultivating discrimination and intuition is essential in today’s world. These are challenging times that can be confusing and overwhelming. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, and yet, somehow, we feel less certain than ever before. Who can we trust when we are constantly flooded with news, opinions, and perspectives pulling our attention in…
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Hidden Cost of a Fixed Identity
The stories we tell ourselves (and others) about ourselves come at a high cost. There is a version of you that you have been defending for years. You might not even notice you are doing it, but it shows up in how you explain yourself to others, in the way you respond when your choices are questioned, and in the…
Why It Is Urgent to Deepen Your Spiritual Practices Now
As the world becomes more intense and chaotic, we need to deepen our spiritual practices to remain balanced. But you don’t have to go live in a cave or a monastery; you can integrate them into your everyday activities. Right now, there’s a collective unraveling taking place. People are afraid, reactive, and deeply unsure of what’s real anymore. Old structures…
Life Is a Mirror: Why What Happens to You Is Actually Happening From You
Life is a mirror. There are moments when something painful happens, and the first thing you think is: “Why is this happening to me?” It’s the most human response, and it may feel true, but it is the one question that will keep you stuck longer than anything else, because it rests on the belief that you are separate from…
Creating From the Heart: How to Tell If It’s Your Soul or Your Ego
I’ve mentioned many times how important it is to have a creative endeavor (without getting attached to it) for spiritual growth. But there’s something every creator knows intimately: the difference between work that flows and performative work. You’re either completely immersed in it, following something alive within you, or you’re calculating every move with an ulterior motive. Creating from the…
Embrace Your Shadow: The Part of You That Lives In the Past
If you’ve been on the spiritual path for a while, you may have moments of deep clarity, where you feel whole and connected to the Divine, but I’m sure there’s a part of you that still yearns to be seen, accepted, and loved by others. Out of nowhere, old wounds may resurface with feelings of rejection, abandonment, unworthiness, or loneliness.…
From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: Breaking the Cycle of Inner Conflict
Self-doubt is a silent saboteur. It sneaks in when you want to change direction or are about to try something new, making you feel that you’re not ready or good enough or that you don’t have what it takes. It shows up as overthinking or as false humility. It may simply deflate you with a sense of “What’s the point?”…