Think about the last exciting big purchase you made. Something like a cutting-edge TV, a fancy new outfit, or a brand-new car. Whatever it was, you wanted it so badly you couldn’t go a day without thinking about it. Deep down, you knew that it would improve your life and make you happier, and you found yourself counting down the…
One of the greatest misconceptions about learning a new skill or discipline is that progress is a straight line from beginner to expert. You simply start, practice, and improve consistently. Then, after a certain amount of time, you become deeply proficient. Instead, the learning process is more like this: A spiritual journey is no different. The spiritual path is like…
Humans crave structure, and we perform at our best when our environment is organized and there are fewer things to focus on. When our mental or physical space is cluttered, we can become overwhelmed or paralyzed, unable to focus on any specific task.
“When you speak, the sound goes forth as vibrations in the subtle worlds. It produces good or negative vibrations depending on its content. If the sound is laughter, it produces millions of vibrations that resound in positive motion.” Nanette V. Hucknall, Founder of Higher Self Yoga The path to the Higher Self is one of discipline, study, and focus. No…
As spiritual practitioners, we are always working to grow and change. This inevitably means that through our own volition or through the forces that we may be facilitating on a subconscious level, we are purposely allowing our lives and our very selves, to be open to periods of transition. Times of transition require a close examination of the core aspects…
If the growing health, economic, climate, and political concerns of our times are having an impact on your day-to-day well-being, you are not alone. The American Psychological Association recently released their annual “Stress in America” poll, and the results indicate that Americans, who are already struggling to manage the long-term effects of a two-plus year pandemic, are feeling even greater…
Difficult conversations, situations, and even people are all a part of our normal day-to-day interactions. Unless we isolate ourselves from our community, misunderstandings and conflict are impossible to avoid. Thankfully, conflicts are not something that should be avoided. Conflicts in relationships often occur because certain behavior and actions need to be corrected, so avoiding conflict for the sake of preserving…
Modern technology has dramatically changed the fabric of our day-to-day lives. At its best, it has brought the free flow of information along with wonderful opportunities for learning and education to billions of people around the globe. At its worst, it has sown discord and anger, amplifying hostility and negativity at the expense of kindness and common sense. While there’s…
Sometimes, the effort to embrace neutrality and minimalism can be a refreshing way of letting go and relaxing into a clean, restful atmosphere that isn’t overstimulating. In the wellness world, there is often an over-emphasis on “clearing,” “cleansing,” and “letting go,” when in fact what we might actually be craving is the opposite of that feeling. Nourishment of the senses…