These days, it’s nearly impossible to read or watch the news without feeling angry, and for good reason. Economic, social, and racial injustice are running rampant in the world. You would have to have a heart made of stone to not feel your temperature rise when reading about police brutality, wealth disparity, and political oppression. Traditionally, anger is seen as…
“Because people suffer, they make other people suffer.” “Human history can’t change until human nature changes.” – Dante Alighieri These two predictions of the 14th Century Florentine poet Dante are as pertinent today in the Great Unraveling as they ever were. Without a new response to suffering, the passing on of suffering will go on and on, expressed both toward…
Thirty years ago, openly practicing meditation as a CEO would have given you the reputation of an eccentric, fringe, Steve-Jobs-type leader. Today, the effectiveness of meditation is a well-accepted truth by the business community at large. Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, meditates daily. Bill Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, credits meditation with keeping him grounded during…
Communicating with the Higher Self is a practice of surrendering to our higher purpose. Because of its all-encompassing nature, communications with the Higher Self inherently offer us a sense of wholeness. Through meditation with the Higher Self, you no longer prioritize certain elements of your being over others. You are striking a balance between the unique singleness of your being…
Our bodies tell us about the physical world. Our emotions help us to relate to others. Our minds connect us to the world of ideas. And our intuition helps connect us with our spiritual and creative selves. For some, intuition comes as a sensation—as a sudden wash of uneasiness or peace. For others, it anchors even deeper in the body—as…
Whether you are looking to grow spiritually or in your personal life, you’ll likely need to take an honest look at how expectations influence your relationships. To establish a closer connection with your Higher Self, your heart cannot be clouded by desires or expectations. In the same way, relationships cannot thrive under these conditions either. In a 2017 study conducted…
Did you know that right now in the U.S., it’s estimated that 27% of adults have trouble sleeping most nights? Even more mind-blowing, close to 70% of Americans struggle to fall asleep at least one night during the week, which means if you find it hard to get restful sleep, you are not alone. Sleep is potentially the most important…