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.
The term “honeymoon period” is usually applied to the first stage of romantic relationships, but the concept of being smitten with a new development in one’s life can apply to anything, even spiritual practices. You may recall those early months or even years of personal discovery that accompany new teaching or practice. Perhaps you couldn’t wait to dive into a…
When we are connected with our Higher Selves, we tap into the best possible version of ourselves and gain access to unique insights that were previously hidden to us.
Our lower natures can present themselves in different ways depending on our personality, but there are plenty of common themes: it can drive us towards anger, keep us stuck in negative thought patterns, and close off our hearts to the world, robbing us of kind thoughts, speech, and actions.
Our spiritual journey spans our entire lifetime. There will be moments when you feel fully connected with your Higher Self, but there will also be spans of time when your connection to your highest calling and greatest potential slips from your grasp. This sense of having lost the thread can appear in many different ways, some of them so subtle…
Once you’ve learned the basics of mindfulness meditation and feel comfortable with the basics of watching the breath and observing the mind, you might be looking for some things to change up your meditation sessions. Try these 5 techniques to expand and deepen your practice: 1. Body Scan / Muscle Relaxation Many of us hold tension in our bodies without…
When most people in the West use the word “yoga”, they are most likely referring to Hatha yoga, a yoga practice focused on physical poses that has been heavily influenced by western fitness culture. Now, Hatha yoga is yoga, but it’s more of a niche subgenre of yoga, one that is notably different due to its focus on movement and…
Like the popularity of yoga in the West, the practice of meditation has gone from being perceived as a fringe eastern subculture to a modern, mainstream methodology recommended by scientists and spiritual seekers scientists alike. While the popularization of mindfulness has provided countless people with newfound clarity, focus, and awareness, with that popularity comes a slew of generalizations and misrepresentations…
The practice of connecting to the Higher Self is unique to everyone, but mindfulness meditation is always a great place to start your journey. So what is meditation? There are a number of variations, but at its core, meditation is simply an act of being and stillness intended to calm our overactive minds. The most common way to do this…