Unlike most people I know, I’ve never had a clear sense of time or direction. Perhaps it comes naturally to them, or they’ve developed an internal clock and geographical compass from routine and discipline, but I’m the kind of person who can get lost even with a GPS and if I don’t have a calendar or a clock in front…
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Are You Aware Of How Big Your Ego Is?
When we think or say that someone has a big ego we usually refer to a self-centered or narcissistic person, right? Someone whose attitude reflects the belief that they’re better or more important than others; they tend to take all the space in the room and draw all the attention to themselves; they treat others as if they didn’t deserve…
Can You Be Truly Happy Without Self-Knowledge?
You’ve probably heard the expression, Ignorance is bliss from one of Thomas Gray’s poems. Maybe you’ve even wished to go back in time to avoid the pain of certain awareness or during challenging times. But how true are these words taken out of context? The poem refers to the carefree stage of childhood in contrast with the awareness of the…
Discover the Keys To Let Go of Your Anger
Last week I encouraged you to release the grudges and resentments that keep your energy trapped in the past (see Unleash the Power of Forgiveness). I also mentioned that your life would be completely transformed if you simply made the decision to not get angry from here on out. Now, as some of you have pointed out via email, this…
Unleash the Power of Forgiveness
Were you taught while growing up to say you were sorry or ask for forgiveness if you did something wrong? Or perhaps you were told to simply ‘forgive and forget’ if someone else did something that offended or hurt you. To be honest, when I was younger forgiving felt more like an obligation than an authentic impulse, but as I’ve…
How To Benefit Spiritually From a Solar (or Lunar) Eclipse
There’s much excitement about the upcoming solar eclipse that will be visible to the naked eye in North America and other parts of the world (on August 21st), so I wanted to explore the significance of this celestial event and how you can take advantage of it for your spiritual growth. This total eclipse is a rare occurrence because, although…
Mastering The Art Of Letting Go
How much would you say you hold on to things and people? Do you try to control where things go in your home or how other people should behave? Do you follow certain routines and patterns (or impulses) you feel anxious or lost without? Are you aware that the impressions of previous conversations or interactions linger forever in your mind?…