Our culture plays a significant role in shaping us. Sometimes we take these ready-made cultural identities and embrace them as our own, without questioning whether they hold true for us. It’s important to take a step back and consider if they align with all the other aspects of your persona. By following these three steps…
Why it’s Important to Talk About Privilege and How it Impacts Us
Reflecting on the privileges that you have, or don’t have, will bring a sense of gratitude and abundance. You’ll realize that you have a moral responsibility to use the advantages you benefit from, to bring about more fairness and equality in our world. Empathy will open your heart and motivate you to helps those belonging…
5 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Mind
We’re all prone to overthinking, especially in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world. Thinking clearly is easy if you’re willing to build certain habits into your routine. Just like we need to clean out our closets and declutter our physical spaces, we need to declutter our minds on a regular basis. Learn five things you can do…
Why Healing Ourselves Will Heal Our Planet
What we see in the outside world is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside us. The ailing consciousness of planet Earth is a reflection of our ailing inner state. When we become more self-aware and heal the wounds and conflicts in our mind, body, and spirit, we’ll heal the planet. Learn four things…
Culturally Ignorant People: Who They Are and How to Deal With Them
In our interconnected world, it’s become critical to be sensitive to the differences in people from diverse backgrounds. Culturally ignorant individuals fail to see the importance of this. They mistakenly believe that the planet is solely their domain and live inside their own bubbles. Whether you’re someone who wants to broaden yours horizons or find…
5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence
Cultural intelligence (CI) is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions with others. In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential to our success. These five signs of high…
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…
How to be a Balanced and Respectful Feminist
Over the years, the word ‘feminists’ has gained negative connotations. This is mostly because there have been a new crop of so-called ‘advocates’ who take advantage of their rights and use unfair means to establish a balance of power between the masculine and feminine. As a respectful feminist, you can still stand up against bigotry…
5 Effective Ways to Share Your Message with the World
No matter what your age, race, economic, or social status, you have a message that could improve the life of someone out there. If you feel the urge to speak up and share your message, this post will provide the inspiration and tools to push forward. (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) “If you don’t stand…
How to Choose What Causes to Support
There are lots of causes out there that we can contribute to. By finding out what’s most important to you and what you can realistically make time for you can narrow down your options. Learn how to find what causes you could support with these four steps. (Estimated reading time: 7 minutes) “Our prime purpose…