Conscious and heart-centered leadership is needed now more than ever to deal with all the pressing global issues we face a species. We need to move away from fear-based devices like armies and firearms, to ones that are rooted in compassion and wisdom, like negotiation, collaboration, and cooperation. These four lessons from benevolent leaders of…
Archives for 2019
The Difference between Love and Infatuation
In the beginning stages of any romance, you’re totally smitten. That’s why many people find it hard to tell if they are in love or merely infatuated with a person. Both love and infatuation appear to be relatively similar, and it’s easy to get confused. If you’re unsure about whether you’re in love or infatuated…
The 9 Types of Intelligence and How to Use Them
When we think of intelligence, we usually associate it with people who are book smart or those who have high IQ’s. But seeing intelligence as one-dimensional does not give us a full picture of our capabilities. It turns out there are nine types, and each one of us is particularly strong in one or two…
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair
Most of us are raised to believe that we must work hard and ethically earn our success, but there are some who are tempted to take shortcuts even if it sabotages and harms others. If you have to deal with people who don’t play fair in your life, these five steps will help you handle…
Why You Should Not Allow Labels to Define You
We’re all prone to taking the labels that society places on us to heart. Those labels may reflect on the superficial aspects of our persona but it does not represent our deeper truths. That’s why sticking to our labels can limit us and block us from realizing our full potential. Learn four important reasons why…
4 Important Things We Can Learn From History
There is a lot we can learn from history if we’re open to it. Even though our ancestors faced different circumstances, they have faced trials and tribulations that we can identify with. By being a witness to their stories, we’ll benefit from the wisdom they left behind. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “Learning history is…
How to Become More Present in Your Life
We gain a sense of purpose and meaning by being more present in your life. Our experiences become enriching and vibrant when we’re in the now. We’re all capable of cultivating this deep, real-time awareness, but we get stuck in thoughts about the past or the future. Learn five mindfulness principles that can shift your…
5 Telltale Signs of a Trustworthy Person
Trust is the foundation of all relationships. To have enriching and loving relationships we need to be around people that we can trust. But it’s not always easy to find such people and we often trust too quickly. Before investing ourselves into any connection it is well worth our time to see if they have…
The Importance of Balancing Your Emotions with Logic
As emotionally driven creatures, it can be a challenge to balance our emotions with logic. Our emotional self tends to dominate, and it can often feel like we have no control over it. Balancing your emotions with logic is one of the most important life skills to learn because of the far reaching impact it…
Why the World is Far Better United than Divided
The idea of a united world sounds appealing, but many of us may question whether it’s realistic and sustainable. Spiritual leaders claim that it’s only when we can trust one another that the dream of one Earth can become a reality. By following the road to a united world, we have much to gain, both…