An open mind and vulnerability are like an open hand. Rationality and force of will are like a clenched fist balled up in fear. We often see rationality and force of will as signs of power even though they are the weakest position of all to be in. An open hand can receive and hold, […]
Sometimes it seems like people are telling us that spending time alone is a bad thing. As this message sinks deeper into the unconscious mind, it becomes an unhealthy belief that leads to a desperate struggle to avoid being alone at all cost. Ironically, the more you fear being alone, the more likely it will […]
Unclear, uncertain, complicated situations and difficult times can cause distress regardless of our mental training. As long as we experience life as humans, we find ourselves in an ongoing process of learning via the process of accurately clarifying uncertainty and overcoming challenges. Even though your instinct is to avoid hurdles and unpleasant feelings, the need […]
Have you ever wondered why certain people succeed to fulfill their greatest dreams while others continuously wrestle with daily worries and problems? Maybe you’ve been there yourself or have difficulty coping with financial issues, lousy health or bad relationships. Perhaps you are reading this now because you are determined to follow your dreams and become […]
In life, it’s not the external events that influence us the most, but what we think about them. Everything that takes place within ourselves has a more rapid, intense, and lasting effect than the majority of our problems. While we have a limited power of control over the things that happen outside of us, we […]