We live with ourselves everyday. But how well do we really know ourselves? A vision quest is a journey into the self. It is a spiritual quest where one leaves their normal environment and goes into the wild with the barest of necessities. Originating as a Native American tradition, it is a rite of passage. [...]
Do perfection and perseverance go hand in hand? Does practice make perfect? Does persevering guarantee perfection? Is perfection attainable? Can we accept ourselves as perfect right now?Or is it an elusive goal that motivates us to persevere and brings us closer to an ideal? Does striving for perfection hold you back or propel you forward? [...]
Yesterday it snowed. And snowed. And snowed. Everything was covered in white and there was silence. Such a blessing. Silence is one of those things that makes a snowy day or night so peaceful. We get so used to the everyday noise that is constantly bombarding us, that we don't notice the stress it can [...]
What is your secret life? What do you daydream about? Are you living the life you are meant to live or are you stuck in a life you feel obligated to live? We all have some type of secret life, or fantasies, or daydreams, or visions that reflect who we are at our deepest core. [...]
Buddha was born into a wealthy family and led a very sheltered life as a young boy. One day when he went outside his family compound, he saw old age, death, poverty and illness. This inspired him to leave the physical comforts of his wealthy family behind with the goal of relieving human suffering. He [...]
The New Year is a time of celebration. Fireworks burst into color, and people are excited about the "new": new year, new resolutions, new goals, new you. But is this really what you want.? To become a new person? Are your resolutions coming from a place of lack rather than from a place of abundance? [...]
Winter solstice is the longest night of the year. A time of darkness. A time to rest, restore and rejuvenate. It is the edge of darkness and signifies a gradual return towards the light. Darkness is often seen as something to be feared. It can be seen to represent the unknown, or evil forces. How [...]
"Man must rise above the Earth -- to the top of the atmosphere and beyond -- for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives." -- Socrates. Clouds are whimsical creatures floating in the sky. Take a moment to look at them and notice what emotion arises. The other day I [...]
Our minds have a tendency to go on auto drive. Researchers believe that humans have anywhere from 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, most of them being negative. Unconsiously, we tend to repeat the same thoughts over and over again. The unconscious mind makes up the vast majority of our whole brain. Some scientists believe [...]
“Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you're just a reflection of him?” ― Bill Watterson Who am I? Do we know the answer? Do we even ask the question? Or are we so busy with all our responsibilities, schedules, and social activities that this very important question is [...]
