We've all been there - that uncomfortable space where we know the old patterns no longer serve us, yet the path forward remains frustratingly unclear. This liminal space, the threshold between who we were and who we're becoming, often feels like the purgatory that Dr. Suess described as the waiting place - a period in … Continue reading The in-between spaces.
What is freedom? Can you find the answer in this quote? "The true task of spiritual life is not found in faraway places or unusual states of consciousness. It is here in the present. It asks of us a welcoming spirit to greet all that life presents to us with a wise, respectful, and kindly … Continue reading What is freedom?
We are given this choice every day - Will I complain about what's not going my way? Or will I become conscious of, and find gratitude for, the many things that really are going my way? Whatever holds my attention, I will be shown more of. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute read … Continue reading What will YOUR song be?
Matt Kahn’s book, “Everything is Here to Help You” is an inspirational and helpful guide through the process of shifting out of the Ego’s perspective and into the Soul’s point of view. It should come as no surprise that the daily experiences we encounter are looked upon differently by our Ego and our Soul, so … Continue reading The part of you that brings safety even in the middle of the loudest storm.
Every day we encounter a variety of experiences. Some experiences which we consciously choose to have, and many more experiences that come our way regardless of whether or not we have chosen them. In those moments of unwanted experiences, what guides your actions? When life places in front of you something that you do not … Continue reading Whenever you’re trying to avoid the experience you’re having, you are aligning with fear.
The world around us is a swirling vortex of events, most of which are completely beyond our control. Yet we often find ourselves desperately trying to shape the world to our liking, it’s almost as if we think that we can grasp at the reins of a dozen wild horses and make them listen to … Continue reading Don’t jump into reaction mode at the first appearance of negative energy.
How does it feel to be you? The quality of our whole life could be summed up in the answer to this one question. This isn't just philosophical pondering - it's the foundation of genuine well-being and personal transformation. From childhood, we're conditioned to dismiss our feelings for countless reasons, some well-intentioned but ultimately, limiting. … Continue reading What does it feel like to be you?
Having the ability to be the observer is a kind of superpower. When you feel something like anger wake up within you, are you already acting from anger or do you observe how anger wakes up in your body, and do you become aware of how it wants you to act? Because when you’re looking … Continue reading Don’t go to war with ego, it’ll always fight back and you’ll never have peace.
A part of our psyche is naturally deeply invested in the survival of this flesh and blood body. We could call it 'Small-self', 'Ego', or perhaps our ‘scared parts'. Since before you were born, your sub-conscious has been recording all of the details of everything you have ever experienced. And more importantly, it’s been keeping … Continue reading Since before you were born, your sub-conscious has been recording everything you have ever experienced.
Today's message from Hermann Hesse speaks of how past, future and the whole concept of time, all come together in this present moment. Our mind struggles with this though. Our analytical mind's habit is to pull everything apart into separate components and become frazzled as we bounce around between our attachment to the past and … Continue reading When you drop from your head into your heart, even your brainwaves follow.
Your mind will forever produce a constant stream of thinking / feeling content like the feed on your Facebook account. Do you double click on everything in your feed? Or do you become better at knowing what serves you and what doesn't? "You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way … Continue reading Select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day.
What is the relationship between your mind and your soul? Today’s meditation explores this dynamic… "Feelings, by themselves, do not create problems. It is rather the tendency to interpret and analyze them that creates our problems. When out of habit you believe those interpretations, it is there that the suffering begins." - Mooji "Your Daily … Continue reading Who is the captain of your ship?
Imagine yourself sitting at a cafe in the corner of a bustling marketplace. As you sip on your tea or coffee, you’re taking in the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, vibrant colors assaulting your eyes, and the intoxicating scent of exotic spices fill the air. You're bombarded with a cacophony of information, yet you … Continue reading Being the Observer.
Sometimes in the pursuit of growth, we may find ourselves in a world obsessed with self-improvement, where every behavior that doesn't serve our highest potential gets labeled as "self-sabotage." This narrative is not only harmful - it's fundamentally wrong. The truth is, there's nothing within you that desires to sabotage your success or happiness. What … Continue reading There was a time when your “coping mechanism” might have literally kept you alive, and that needs to be honoured, not judged.
Life. It's a word we throw around so casually, yet it often feels like we don’t quite know what to even do with it. It seems like “life” often becomes something we chase after. Some future destination that we believe will somehow be "better" than right now, instead of the vibrant tapestry we are weaving … Continue reading Find the LIFE inside of you right now! Life is not something that’s waiting to happen.
Imagine for a moment, yourself as a superhero. But in this superhero fantasy your superpower isn’t superhuman strength or the ability to fly, but something far more profound. This power allows you to see situations with absolute clarity, to understand the hidden currents of emotion and thought in yourself and others, and to act with … Continue reading Let awareness be your superpower.
Can you imagine a life where nothing – no event, no word, no action – could control your emotions? Imagine being the sole architect of your inner world, unshakable in the face of external chaos. This, is the ultimate freedom, and the path to it lies in understanding and mastering your triggers. “Nothing in the … Continue reading How free will you be when nothing around you can trigger you anymore?
Being productive is the holy grail of personal development, the magic bullet to achieving our goals. We are offered so many tools to improve our ability to be productive, from fancy time management techniques to any of the latest apps to supervise our every waking moment. But what if the biggest move you could make … Continue reading Being present really is the most productive state that you could possibly be in.
Meditation is not a practice of trying to escape, it is the exact opposite. A leaning in, paying precise attention to exactly what is there. As we become better at paying attention, we start seeing with more clarity what is temporary, what comes and also always goes. As we become better at recognizing what is … Continue reading Become aware of what has permanence.
Your ability to choose your response is a superpower. It’s the key to unlocking a life far less stressful and far more fulfilling. It’s easy to underestimate the power you have to choose your response, or even choose not to respond at all. Instead, you get caught in a trap – your emotions and actions … Continue reading Freedom is within your grasp.
We get bombarded with a lot of self-help messages about the importance of "positive vibes" and "good energy." But what happens when life throws you a curveball – a frustrating setback, a stinging criticism, a moment of pure sadness? Do we need to try and turn everything into a constant stream of sunshine and rainbows? … Continue reading A calm mind is more important than a positive mind.
We all fall victim to it sometimes: the belief that the harder we think, the better our thoughts will be. But what if the opposite is true? What if having too much brain is actually hindering our progress? Today’s meditation is just about one of the simplest mindfulness practices that you can do, paying attention … Continue reading I often fall into the trap of believing that I just need to think harder, just need to think “better” thoughts.
The question that today’s meditation asks is, “Are you still stuck in the matrix… or have you escaped?...” This isn't about plugging out of some digital world, it's about freeing yourself from the programming that controls you, the collections of unseen scripts running in your own subconscious mind. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two … Continue reading Escaping the matrix.
There's a profound truth woven into the tapestry of our emotional landscape: the willingness to feel everything, ultimately leads us back to experiencing the inherent wholeness that resides within our soul. This journey of self-discovery, however, often begins in the most unexpected of places – our wounds. "Your Daily Dose" is a quick two minute … Continue reading Your willingness to feel EVERYTHING, always leads you back to feeling the wholeness that IS your soul.
Our minds are powerful tools, but sometimes they become our own worst enemy. A constant stream of thoughts, worries, and anxieties can trap us in a state of mental unrest. One of the simplest ways to practice mindfulness and calm your mind, is to connect with the physical senses of your body. "Your Daily Dose" … Continue reading Escaping the prison that is the ego.
Have you ever been lost in a daydream, a world built of your own thoughts, only to be snapped back into the present with jarring abruptness? That jolt, that sudden return to the "now," is one way of describing what awareness is. It's the fundamental human capacity to perceive our surroundings, our thoughts, and, crucially, … Continue reading THIS is the only force that brings healing and renewal…
What is it that makes a meditation of experiencing your 5 senses so useful? Firstly, grounding yourself in the feedback that your senses give you is an intensely "present moment" experience. Pulling all of your scattered attention - which is still trying to change the past and also control the future - back into one … Continue reading You will be rewarded with more love for the whole of your human experience.
Life throws a lot at us. Between overflowing inboxes and newsfeeds filled with negativity, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and cynical. Today’s message is really simple - never let go of the child within you who used to believe that the world can be a more beautiful place. The part of you who knows that … Continue reading Seek out and surround yourself with people who believe in possibilities!
It is at the bottom of your softness that you will discover your deepest strength. Before you start reading, maybe take a few breaths first. Make it real slow, slowly in, and slowly out. With every exhale think, "softness..." as you breathe out, soften your body, feel yourself melt, surrender... "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading Do your best! But stop trying so damn hard…
Some “Stoic” philosophy for you today. The Stoic school of thought got its start around the 3rd century BCE in Greece with Zeno, but it’s really when it hit Rome that it gained prominence. Every time I encounter stoic philosophy it feels very similar to Buddhism or Taoism to me. "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading Take empowered action!
