What do you believe? Do you believe you can accomplish what you set out to do and see the results of your actions? Sometimes it’s difficult to believe we can make a difference. There are three types of belief: core beliefs, intermediate beliefs, and automatic thoughts. Each is connected to
We all have desires to achieve something, and most of us want to do good things, for ourselves and others, be productive, lead a meaningful life, and accomplish our goals. But often, or always, as soon as we start out trying to create something, whether a job, a relationship, a
At the bottom of every page on this site are the words: “Awareness, Creativity, Transformation.” How are these three concepts interrelated? And how can they influence our daily lives and long-term well-being? Let’s start with mindfulness, a word that is frequently used to mean paying attention, in an open and relaxed way,
Words have the power to help us move forward or hold us back. Spiritual teachings have special words that are used to calm and clarify the mind, bringing it to a deeper dimension. Most people have a constant stream of thoughts. But as Einstein is supposed to have said: “I
Do you wish for something good to happen in the future? I think everyone does. But some of us think too much about the result and not about our present actions. Spiritual teachers say to focus on the present, while at the same time telling us to take a long
It’s spring here in the Northeast. The equinox arrived on Friday, March 20th, and although it’s “just another day,” things feel different. Is it because we turned the clocks forward so there is more light in the evenings? Is it because the weather has become warmer? Or is it also
“We are in a freefall into the future,” wrote mythologist Joseph Campbell. We don’t know what will happen. We want to believe in a positive outcome, while we also fear that the future will bring suffering. All we can really control is our intention. Then we need to stop dwelling
In this challenging time, it can be difficult to stay focused on our lives and our purpose. It is close to impossible not to be aware of all the suffering and injustice occurring in the world, and in fact, we need to stay informed. But if we immerse ourselves in
The Winter Solstice, which takes place in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21st, marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night. (The Southern Hemisphere will welcome the Summer Solstice.) During Earth’s travels in the solar system, the planet’s axis tilts and changes how we view the Sun.
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