The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

Have you had moments of feeling utterly lost, like the world was crumbling around you? In today's message, Tara Brach, shares a profound truth that she had come to understand during her own life’s biggest upset: in the midst of life's storms, our truest refuge lies within ourselves. “I decided to write ‘True Refuge’ during … Continue reading The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

Being present really is the most productive state that you could possibly be in.

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.

If we knew just how powerfully our thoughts, words, and actions affected the hearts of those around us, we’d reach out and join hands again and again.

Imagine a pebble dropped into a still pond. The calm surface shatters, sending ripples outward in ever-expanding circles. This image perfectly captures the impact we have on those around us. Our thoughts, words, and actions create a ripple effect, influencing the lives of others in ways we may never fully comprehend. Tara Brach, a renowned … Continue reading If we knew just how powerfully our thoughts, words, and actions affected the hearts of those around us, we’d reach out and join hands again and again.

Your inner child could be set free, or become a ball and chain that forever drags you down. 

We all carry within us a piece of childhood – a playful, curious, and sometimes wounded younger self. This "inner child" isn't just a metaphor; it's a very real aspect of our emotional landscape. Often, in the pursuit of strength and maturity, we neglect this vulnerable part. In our quest for "adulting," we push down … Continue reading Your inner child could be set free, or become a ball and chain that forever drags you down. 

You are gaining access to a whole new level of potential!

We all have those moments where the same negative thoughts and patterns keep popping up, hindering our growth and happiness. This feeling of being trapped in a repeating cycle isn't a coincidence – our brains are wired for efficiency which means that the repetition of old conditioning uses the least energy. And so familiar patterns, … Continue reading You are gaining access to a whole new level of potential!

You see that the dog’s aggression is coming from a place of vulnerability and pain.

Our daily interactions with the humans around us is a constant back and forth dance. We build boundaries to protect ourselves, yet, we yearn to break those barriers down for a chance at true connection.  Tara Brach, a renowned meditation teacher, suggests, a very simple metaphor for understanding human behaviour. "Imagine you are walking in the … Continue reading You see that the dog’s aggression is coming from a place of vulnerability and pain.

We have to start with clarity, however no matter how much clarity we create there is very little that we actually control.

There's a familiar saying: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." It captures the essence of our struggle – the desire for control and the inevitability of the unexpected. This week, let's explore this conundrum with the guidance of Tara Brach, a renowned meditation teacher and psychologist. As we take a look … Continue reading We have to start with clarity, however no matter how much clarity we create there is very little that we actually control.

Loving yourself despite all your old choices, always leads to better decision making.

A message from today's meditation: In search of some beautiful words to share for this morning's meditation, I came across this beautiful quote on self acceptance - "There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life." - Tara Brach And seeing that the theme for Friday meditation … Continue reading Loving yourself despite all your old choices, always leads to better decision making.