Bad relationships have a way of clouding our judgment and making us forget common sense. If your partner is repeatedly disrespectful or hurtful, consider moving on. Immediately. One problem is that people often talk themselves into staying in bad relationships despite obvious issues. It’s usually easier to find a reason to stay than to go. […]
Do you Have A Spirit Guide?
One of the most difficult things about losing someone you love is the terrible feeling of disconnection that comes with accepting the loss. But author and self-proclaimed psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson offers a hopeful opinion: our loved ones are always trying to connect with us by sending signs. Think of these signs as messages […]
Does God Have Your Back?
It’s hard to imagine that a loving God would let people suffer. According to Christian author Lysa TerKeurst, if you ever find yourself in a difficult, heart-wrenching situation, you have only one job: to surrender to God’s plan. God always knows what he’s doing, even when we can’t perceive the plan. Each of us has […]
Are You Too Hard on Yourself?
It’s easier to accept imperfections in others than in ourselves. The most enlightened among us resist spiritual growth, even when we know it’s for the best. We all experience bouts of pettiness and moments of self-doubt and cowardice. It’s normal to feel jealous of other people’s good fortune, and lash out at loved ones at inopportune […]
The Science of Greatness
What if the way you think could decide your destiny? That was the unshakable belief of Wallace D. Wattles, a pioneering writer in the self-help genre. In books like The Science of Getting Rich, Wattles shared and developed his theories about how the human mind shapes the material world. Wattles believed that greatness is ultimately a […]
Negativity Isn’t All Bad
Your bad attitude serves an evolutionary purpose. No, it’s not just pessimism. Whenever you find yourself fixating on anxiety and fear, it’s likely because your brain is trying to keep you safe. Humans owe their survival as a species to highly evolved biological and psychological strategies. Case in point: the brain’s amygdala processes stimuli to help […]
Time to Get Creative
Do you need another hobby? With so many of us around the world stuck at home more than usual, more people are looking for new ways to tap into their artistic side. Creative projects like cooking, painting, or even learning to code can be a lot of fun—and often complement your professional skills in surprising […]
Even Enlightened People Do the Dishes
In Autobiography of a Yogi, Indian monk and guru Paramahansa Yogananda describes the spiritual path that led him to leave India for the United States. As a young teenager, Yogananda sometimes dreamed of wrestling tigers and performing other marvelous feats he had heard about other gurus performing. However, once he started training to become a monk, […]
Make the Leap
It’s better to jump than to be pushed. At some point in life, everyone experiences a nagging feeling that something in their life needs to change. Maybe it’s a job. Maybe it’s a relationship. Steve Harvey, the comedian and television personality, says that if you aren’t proactive in making that change, the universe is likely to […]
Think Like a Stoic
It can be difficult to think clearly when you’re afraid. By accepting the inevitability of suffering and death, the Stoics were able to make rational decisions that were never clouded by fear. Based on the life and teachings of Marcus Aurelius, HOW TO THINK LIKE A ROMAN EMPEROR imparts ancient philosophy by way of modern […]
