Category: Personal Development
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Courage to Take Action
Inspirational Quote A Philosopher’s Corner The natural state of fear encloses. It creates a tension of sorts that makes us want to go within, tighten up, and leave the situation, creating the state of anxiety felt—fear cues for the flight or freeze response. However, if you have ever watched a horror movie, we all know…
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An Abundance of Joy
Inspirational Quote Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. Epicurus Tweet The Philosopher’s Corner What constitutes joy? If we tap into this frequency, can we create a life of abundance? As a mental health practitioner, I notice a commonality present in the human condition. We focus on what we don’t have…
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Abundance… To Do What You Love!
Inspirational Quote Philosophical Food For Thought I had a little fun with this one. Not only is it from my favorite author, but it also includes a funny animal video for some philosophical giggles. Hello, my friends. Hope all is well. Has fear ever stopped you from doing something you love? Have you ever questioned…
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Nature Does Not Hurry…
Inspirational Quote Food for Thought? What is the rush? We only have a short time on this earth, but time and time again, I see that the psychology of striving creates the very misery that people attempt to mitigate by chasing material dreams “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” As Lao Tzu reminds…
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Gratitude Is?
I am often baffled by the lack of gratitude I see. Can this single issue be a root cause for all the suffering we see? At an internal level, lacking gratitude can create envy, jealousy, anger, hatred, self-loathing, and other negative feelings. This is because gratitude generates from a place of wholeness. We have this…
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Overcoming Fear of Failure: A Pathway to Dreams
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist The Dual Nature of Fear: Barrier or Catalyst? The fear of failure is ever-present in our lives. While fear is an emotion that can be used to our advantage, it also has a way of…
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Tending the Inner Garden: How to Let Go and Let God
What if you could let go of the past and create a new future? What if you could find peace within the pain so that it does not hold you back or hinder the progress of your life? What does it mean to tend your inner garden? It can be challenging to let go of…
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Guided Meditations… Mindfulness Breathing for Deep Relaxation
Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance. Amit Ray In today’s mindfulness meditation, we explore how to use circular breathing to reach states of deep relaxation and discover the benefits it can have on your body, mind, and spiritual health.
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Three Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence: A Means for Greater Wellness
Inspirational Quote We are the sum of our experiences. Therefore, as we learn to navigate life, we run into various emotions and reactions to people and events. The goal for emotional intelligence is to learn how to identify, understand, manage, and express your feelings in a way that leads to greater clarity; this nurtures more…
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High on Life… Healthy Living for Body, Mind, and Spiritual Balance
The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life. Oscar Wilde Tweet We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Tweet Are you tired of living in pain or feeling depressed? Do you want to start living…
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Emotional Wellbeing: Stress Management Techniques to Create Optimal Emotional Health
Most of us feel stressed or overwhelmed at some point in our lives. Stress may come from work, family obligations, or even something as simple as a traffic jam. Stress can make it difficult to sleep well and have the energy we need for daily life. Many people try to handle stress by drinking alcohol,…
