Spiritual guides manifest in various forms, from ethereal beings to characters in books and real-life mentors. They offer guidance when we’re lost, a tradition as old as humanity itself. For those raised in faiths like Catholicism, like me, guides might be angels, saints, or prophets, even departed loved ones believed to be guiding from beyond….
Self-Reflection: Polishing Your Soul
Self-reflection is more than just a key to personal transformation; it’s a spiritual lifeline. Without it, we’re like a plane spiraling out of control, possibly landing on solid life-ground, but more likely stumbling through our existence on autopilot. This lack of self-awareness blocks us from realizing our dreams, forging meaningful relationships, or building genuine confidence….
Don’t Settle for Less: Good or Bad Advice?
The mantra ‘Don’t settle for less!’ is thrown about in ones life in moments of personal crossroads. Friends are quick to say it after you’ve complained for the 10th time about your job woes or relationship mess. Whether facing these personal doubts, relationship issues, or career decisions, it acts as a guiding light, pushing us…
Self-Love Practice: A Transformative Journaling Tip
A self-love practice may seem unusual or cheesy at first, but it’s far from self-centered or strange. Instead, it wields the transformative power to turn your inner critic into a compassionate guide, propelling you towards the realization of your dream life. It’s not about glossing over your flaws or sugarcoating problems into cheerful tales. On…
Nudist Resorts: A Personal Journey of Body Acceptance and Boundaries
No sign existed for the nudist resort- just a red barrel by a steep driveway signifying entrance. Then, an electric gate where members buzzed in. At this get-away, I stood naked on a wooden picnic table in the late afternoon summer sun. Up next to get a picture painted on my belly, excitement spread to…
Spiritual Bypassing: Avoiding Your Issues
Spiritual bypassing, a term coined in the early 1980s by psychologist John Welwood, refers to the practice of using spiritual beliefs to avoid facing or healing painful psychological issues, emotional wounds, or life challenges. Instead, they get cloaked in simplified spiritual concepts, such as labeling them as “ego concerns”, wrapping them in convenient spiritual narratives….
Breath Work Techniques for Inner Peace
We’ve all been there — holding our breath in stressful moments. It might be under a heap of work, during a heated argument, or when fears and regrets cloud our thoughts. I’ve been there too. But here’s the thing: mastering breath work can help us navigate these tough emotions. It’s a path to inner peace…