Personal Growth
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3 Simple Ways to Break the Habits That Are Holding You Back
How many times have you found yourself thinking that your life is not at all what you planned it to be? How many times have you lain awake in bed at night wondering why you are not where you want to be despite all of the right things you are doing?
From Plato to Popular Culture: Do We Have the Power to Bend Reality?
The concept of reality, boundaries and understanding of the physical world and the realm of ideas is nothing new. It has troubled human thinkers almost since the beginning of time.
Choosing Courage Over Fear: Four Simple Steps to Live the Life You Deserve
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” These profound words of Nelson Mandela on the subjects of courage and fear have everlasting significance.
The Science of Smiling: Turn that Frown Upside Down!
An American Clergyman by the name of Douglas Horton once wrote, “Smile; it’s free therapy.” It is a simple phrase, yet it holds the key to a happier, healthier you. What is a Smile? A smile is the upward flexing of the muscles that move our mouths and the contraction of the muscles around our eyes.
Kids and Happiness: Can Children Really Experience Spirituality?
Everyone’s heard the old saying, “It’s better to give than to receive”. However, I doubt many of us have taken the time to stop and think about what that means. Like many old sayings, this one has a lot more truth to it than many of us could have ever imagined.
Your Spiritual Awakening: The Unexpected Benefits of Breaking Free From Your Past
We all have moments in our lives when a light bulb goes off in our heads. It is a moment of clarity and understanding we simply did not see before. We sit in silence, thinking about how this moment will change our lives.
The Keys to Spiritual Success That Will Change Your Life
People have a tendency to perceive the terms “success” and “wealth” as synonyms in their minds. This, however, is not necessarily true. Although wealth can be a part of success, it is not necessarily linked.
4 Simple Affirmations to Find Nirvana Through Forgiveness
Author: Puja Shah “Do not look far, do not look near, hatred is not appeased by hatred, hatred is appeased by non-hatred alone.” -excerpt from Mahavagga, (in a Buddhist story on forgiveness) The Buddhist notion of “life is suffering” is eminent.
The Secret Benefits of Giving That No One Told You About
Countless campaigns nudge us to be more charitable, to give to all sorts of different causes. As powerful as their ads may be there is something that they never include. That are the numerous ways in which living can be the path to a better living!
Turning over a new leaf with Internal Prosperity is possible, but you must do this one thing.
Wealth comes in various forms. You might think that the amount of cash in your bank account equates to your wealth, but you would be mistaken. The most relevant wealth is when you find richness in your soul.
Access Road To The Meaningful and Happy Life
Author: Akhela Sri A recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, conducted by Jennifer Aaker and colleagues of Stanford Graduate School of Business, concludes that a meaningful and a happy life are not identical, even though the notions frequently overlap.
The Most Effective Stress Reducer Ever Invented For Your Heart
Author: Puja Shah If you keep your armpits open, you won’t get depressed.” -BKS Iyenger The area where your arm attaches to your chest meets and meets your heart is quite often the area we tend to guard and close off the most. Notice how you are sitting as you read this.
Who’s Your Guru? Five Tips On Finding The All Knowing
Author: Puja Shah Nowadays, everyone has a guru..a mentor…a spiritual leader. Whatever you call him or her, it seems like it’s the “in thing” to be seeking. You can be at Whole Foods and overhear the person in front of you tell the cashier how the dates she is buying are for a ceremony for her guru.
I Fell Off A Cliff And Found The Meaning Of Life At The Bottom
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, calls Jake Ducey a “millennial version of Steve Jobs”. But take one look at Jake’s athletic height and wavy, golden surfer hair, and you’ll realize Wozniak wasn’t talking about a physical resemblance.
How Nelson Mandela Found The Secret To Inner Peace In A Tiny Prison Cell
Former South African president, anti-apartheid hero and Nobel peace prize recipient Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in this secluded cell. For most people, simply surviving this ordeal would be an achievement. But Mandela did something more during his incarceration.
Paul Walker’s Secret Life Behind the Public Eye May Move You To Tears
Paul Walker was never my favorite actor. And I never found myself intellectually drawn to him, like I am to Russell Brand or Will Smith.
This weird incident I had that will leave you questioning your own life purpose (Part 3 of 3)
So here we are, at the final part of my 3-part Thanksgiving story for you. (In case you missed them, Part 1 is here and Part 2 is here.) I’ve already told you about the lavish life I was living 3 years ago.
This weird incident I had in the shower will leave you questioning your own life purpose (Part 2 of 3)
Part 1 of this story can be found here. Back in 2010, when I was surrounded by more wealth and success than I’d ever had, I experienced one of those watershed moments that sticks with you for life. Let’s call it The Bathroom Incident.
This weird incident I had in the shower will leave you questioning your own life purpose (Part 1 of 3)
A very happy Thanksgiving from the Project:Yourself team and I! We are truly grateful to have you in our reality Now I realize the last thing you should be doing today is reading blog posts, so I’m going to make this quick.
Air-traffic Control to Your Mind, Body & Spirit
Want to know a sure-fire way to sabotage your mental, physical and even spiritual well-being? Just mess with your endocrine system. These glands (which includes the pineal, BTW) are your communication center between your brain and the rest of you.