Do you want to develop an outlook on life that makes you resilient and happy and helps you grow? — The rumble of your journey to work. The cry of your infant who wants attention. The bark of a neighbor’s hound. These noises might disturb outer harmony. But it’s your inner tranquility that calls for attention. The world is turbulent. It echoes. The blare of motor horns and the warble…

Listen to your heart — The song of the heart beats a steady golden glow wisdom’s melody Agitation makes the pearl. We all know that… From this observation, and several more besides, we get the impression suffering is the way to gain wisdom. The whole picture isn’t viewed, though, only a side-angle. Experience offers knowledge…

If attachment’s terrible, detaching’s a good plan — I love reading those “things I wish I learned earlier” stories. As I peruse them, I make knowing noises, and hmm and aah like a sailor remembering his travels through choppy waters. We’ve all been through hard times and terrific ones too. But there’s an art to exploring our challenges…

And Love Yourself Instead — “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” Mark Twain Twain’s observation makes sense. If you don’t approve of yourself, no one else’s opinion of you will make a jot of difference to your self-regard. Similarly, if you don’t have self-compassion and love yourself unconditionally, no one else’s love…

The place you’re ‘at’ can help you grow — Life’s journey isn’t always straightforward. We meet rocks on the road, stumble, and have choices. We can get back up, dust ourselves off, and realize the obstacles in our paths do not defeat us. Then, we might even begin to enjoy traveling. …

Perhaps they were busy break-dancing while you wanted a gentle waltz — I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but I’m bound to feel rejected if a partner leaves me. After all, didn’t we spend all of that time together? Didn’t we share secrets, laughter, and intimacy? Suddenly all the good times and everything between washes away because of the other…

It’s time to risk being you — Socialization can reduce self-acceptance. The damage begins as parents punish and reward their children. Of course, they want to teach them right from wrong, and without boundaries, their kids mightn’t function well in society. However, children learn their natural state, which is the way they are is unacceptable. As a…

It’s astonishing how everyday habits siphon your energy, leaving you feeling tired and uncreative — Vitality is the spring in your step, the lightness of being, and the force behind your work. Without vitality, your enthusiasm for life declines. You don’t feel as though you can be creative when your oomph drops. Your productivity slows, and life stops being fun. Much of the time, the…

Unpack your pain before your suitcase explodes in the holding area — Not all relationships are smooth sailing. But the individuals involved aren’t necessarily bad guys by choice. They act as triggers for hidden issues. Inner work can help you diffuse those time bombs in your heart and stop them from igniting. “This was one of those moments when I realized that…