“Never allow your ego to diminish your ability to listen.” ― Gary Hopkins At any time of day, we may find our minds filled with incessant chatter. If we’re not conscious of it, we can get overwhelmed with worries, judgments, and rants. Buddha described these aspects of our thoughts as the “monkey mind” because they…
Why Your Intuition May Not Always Be Right
“Remember this rule: intuition cannot be trusted in the absence of stable regularities in the environment.” ― Daniel Kahneman We’ve all had ‘gut feelings. Maybe you’ve had a sense that someone was untrustworthy, despite their outward appearance of sincerity, or you’ve heard an inner voice tell you that a particular work opportunity was right for…
6 Universal Laws You Should Be Aware Of
“The Universe is not made of stuff but of possibilities mysteriously turning into the experience of stuff.” – Deepak Chopra Life can often feel like an uphill battle. No matter how hard you try, there are times when things just don’t seem to go your way. You experience struggle, unfulfilled dreams, resistance, and loss. During…
4 Essential Things to Do Before Making a Big Life Decision
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Tony Robbins Life is the sum total of a series of decisions, small and significant. But even decisions that are typically seen as inconsequential, such as the kind of drink that you order at Starbucks, can be a training ground for your…
The Difference Between Giving Up and Surrendering
People often get confused about the difference between giving up and surrendering. Both acts involve letting go of something or someone but they come from a different emotional and spiritual places within us. One liberates ,the other enslaves. You can make the distinction by knowing the key differences between the two. (Estimated reading time: 6…
4 Mistakes You’re Making When Interpreting Your Intuition
We’re all born with an intuitive sense, but it doesn’t come with a manual to help us interpret it. You can understand your hunches better by avoiding these four common mistakes when interpreting your intuition. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) It was a breezy day in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Like most pedestrians in…
5 Important Reasons to be a Good Listener
A good listener does not just listen with their ears but with their mind and heart. Deep listening is skill that can be learned with practice and inner work. We can be a good listener by withholding our judgement and staying open to what others have to say. (Estimated reading time: 8 minutes) Have you…
The Right Way of Interpreting Coincidences
Coincidences are unlikely events that seem to happen out of the blue. Some people see them are pure chance and that can be explain by statistics. But this takes away the meaning and magic behind such rare phenomena. Find out how you can gain insight and clues about your path when interpreting coincidences. (Estimated reading…
The Importance of Self-Honesty
Most of us grew up hearing how important it is to be honest with others but we seldom heard the importance of self-honesty. Self-honesty requires courage to face the truth and ask tough questions. Dealing with the truth empowers us to be our best self and experience fulfillment. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) We all…
5 Things Animals can Teach Us about Being Better Humans
“If we could read the minds of animals, we would find only truths.” – Anthony Douglas Since the dawn of mankind, animals have been deeply significant to humans. This is evident in the ancient relics that have been left behind, such as paintings, totem poles and sculptures. Our ancient predecessors held belief systems that used…