How Simple Breathing Techniques Can Help You Calm Your Mind and Body When we think of breathing techniques, we probably imagine something very complex, such…
Let’s talk about how modern meditation is in a mess, and how you might like to avoid most current forms of meditation if you really…
Yoga is meant to bring balance, flexibility, and inner peace. It is one of the best and easiest ways to ensure sound mental health as…
Anxiety is difficult to deal with, and so is the process of recovering from anxiety. It’s a challenging road, filled with setbacks and pitfalls, but…
The world’s population is aging at an unprecedented rate. According to WebMD, the number of people aged 60 and older is expected to double from…
Psychology is more than a subject of study. It is a tool that shapes thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. A deeper understanding of it can improve…
In this article, we cover the extremely important topic of negative self-talk and depression: how they are linked, the power of negative self-talk in maintaining…
There’s a long-held belief that couples who don’t talk to each other are at risk of drifting apart. The silence becomes constant and the void…
Let’s talk about the principles of how to live fearlessly. We’re going to discuss many facets of fear and how it operates in our life,…
In high-pressure careers, stress is inevitable. Deadlines, workplace conflicts, and constant demands can create an overwhelming environment that affects both mental well-being and overall job…
If you don’t want to settle for mediocrity, in this episode we’re going to talk about mediocrity, what I think is its main cause, and…
In this article, I want to give my take on progressive Christianity and how it is likely to differ from the Christianity that has predominated…
In this article, we’re covering non-dual awareness: what it is, what it is not, the three levels of non-duality, some inspiring descriptions of it, and…
Let’s talk about personal purpose and the impact it can have on our life. In other articles, I’ve addressed the topic of what personal purpose…
Let’s discuss reframing negative self-talk, using a method I call awareness first. In other articles, we’ve spoken about what negative self-talk is and given many…
In this article, I want to explain how to forge success from nowhere. I’ll share a method I’ve used many times, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly,…
Here are 10+ ultra-common examples of negative self-talk. I hope that reading these general examples helps you to identify your own negative self-talk patterns and…
Here we look at the Grit Grid, a simple scoring system created by Angela Duckworth to measure our level of grit, which she has found…
Let’s discuss the topic of money and mindset. I want you to realise that our relationship with money is deeply psychological and subjective. When discussing…
Let’s talk about negative self-talk: what it is, how it affects us, how to become aware of it, and how to detach from it. If…
Let’s talk about the power of persistence. At plenty of points in my life, I’ve come up against repeated discouragement. Times when it felt like…
In this article, I want to talk about Enneagram therapy: how we can use the Enneagram as a tool for self-transformation both by ourselves and…
Let’s talk about the topic of practicality vs passion. Do we really have to choose one or the other in our career life? I don’t…
In this article we’ll cover the key Joseph Campbell archetypes that appear in the Hero’s Journey. After studying the Hero’s Journey and observing how it…
Action, Milestones & Purpose, and Kicking Ass Let’s discuss the parable of the bricklayers. We’ll start by introducing the parable itself. Then we’ll get to…
What are self-motivated goals? Why are they important? What makes them special from other kinds of goals? How can you know if you’re setting them?…
In this article, we’ll discuss non-dual therapy and some of the key principles underlying this approach. I’ll share my thoughts on how non-dual awareness can…
In this article, I want to talk about the true reason for Christmas. Of course, this implies that there are false reasons for Christmas, and…
In this article, I want to discuss the meaning of the birth of Jesus from post-rational, mystical perspective, along with how this perspective both includes…
What is the Enneagram 9w1 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Having been successful in many pursuits, I’ve always understood the mundanity of excellence behind the high-octane, show-stopping, manufactured moments on TV and social media. I’ve…
First impressions are powerful. From the moment we meet someone, our minds instinctively evaluate them based on a handful of traits, like facial shape, voice,…
What is the Enneagram 9w8 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
In this article on the spiritual meaning of Christmas, I want to talk about the evolution of Christmas, the psychology that underlies the common expressions…
In this article, we’ll talk about God consciousness, how to train it, the confusion around it, and how it affects your life. Let me be…
What is the Enneagram 8w9 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s discuss the Threshold Guardian archetype and its significance in our personal lives. This archetype appears in many stories and myths from across the ages…
What is the Enneagram 8w7 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s look at the Tibetan Wheel of Life, a diagram or painting that depicts the Buddhist Wheel of Life. It’s important to note that there…
What is the Enneagram 7w8 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s talk about the Wilber-Combs lattice and the implications it has for our psychospiritual growth. Before we get started, it’s worth noting the that Wilber-Combs…
I wanted to share how I’ve learned to start trusting god in all circumstances, my views on this topic, and the challenges I encounter when…
In this article, we look at Ken Wilber and his views on Spiral Dynamics, which are complex and have evolved over the years. If you’re…
What is the Enneagram 7w6 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s look at subtle body energy, particularly the nine systems that comprise the subtle body. The idea of subtle body energy might seem far-fetched to…
Let’s talk about Don Beck, the creator of the well-known Spiral Dynamics framework. Though originally and primarily an academician, Don Beck later became very interested…
What is the Enneagram 6w7 personality type? What are its key traits, strengths, weaknesses and fears? We’ll answer these questions in this article. This is…
Let’s talk about the path to enlightenment, including the common models for it, how it is largely consistent from one spiritual system to the next,…
I see arhats and bodhisattvas as archetypes of full enlightenment, as ideals that we can continue to work towards for the entire spiritual path. You…
Let’s look at the Enneagram Gut Triad, one of the three intelligence triads that the Enneagram proposes. Though it’s powerful to understand your dominant Enneagram…