YOUR CALLING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOUR DAY JOB Read More »
Many naturally gifted feel the pressure to turn their calling into a full-time career. This can often stem from the belief that if we don’t make our gifts our primary focus, we’re not truly living our purpose. However, this isn’t the only path to fulfilling your spiritual calling, and it’s important to remember that your gifts can manifest in many ways, including outside your source of income.
WHY YOUR HEALING GIFTS FEEL OUT OF PLACE IN THE MODERN WORLD Read More »
Many naturally gifted healers feel a sense of disconnection or even alienation from the world around them. While they carry deep ancestral wisdom and powerful spiritual gifts, modern society often overlooks or fails to validate these abilities. This sense of “not fitting in” can lead to frustration, confusion, and isolation, as the world moves in a direction that seems disconnected from their own deeper knowing.
BUILDING RESILIENCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHA Read More »
The teachings of Buddha, particularly the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, offer a timeless framework for understanding and navigating life’s challenges. At their heart, these teachings address the nature of suffering (dukkha), its causes, and the path to freedom. While deeply spiritual in origin, they provide practical tools for cultivating mindful coping skills and emotional resilience in daily life.
CULTIVATING AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS Read More »
Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet its true nature is often misunderstood. Many chase those fleeting moments of pleasure, mistaking them for genuine fulfillment. This confusion stems from two distinct types of happiness: hedonistic and authentic.
UNDERSTANDING THE ASPECTS OF THE SELF TO CULTIVATE BETTER COPING SKILLS Read More »
Cultivating mindful coping skills begins with understanding the different aspects of the self and how they interact. In yogic philosophy, these layers are known as the koshas, representing the physical, energetic, mental/emotional, intuitive, and authentic aspects of who we are.
HOW PERCEPTION CAN SHAPE YOUR ABILITY COPE Read More »
Perception really is everything. How you perceive a situation, a person, or even yourself determines how you will experience it. Your perceptions form the lens through which you view the world around you, influencing how you interpret experiences, respond to challenges, and view reality.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRIGGERS TO BUILD STRONGER COPING SKILLS Read More »
Triggers are the emotional or mental responses we experience when something stirs a strong reaction—whether from a situation, a person, or a thought. While triggers can feel overwhelming, understanding what they are, where they come from, and how they affect us is key to building stronger coping skills.
WORKING WITH THE TAROT’S STRUCTURE Read More »
When working with the Tarot, you will note that it has a set structure that spans across all card decks. Some sets may deviate from this structure with the inclusion of some additional cards for set purposes, but the core of Tarot remains the same. Over my years of teaching my students to work with this enlightening tool, I have consistently encourage the active usage of this structure for more defined and tailored readings.
OVERCOMING SELF DOUBT WITH MEDITATION Read More »
One powerful realization that often comes through meditation is that self-doubt is just that—mental chatter, not an inherent part of you. When you can observe self-doubt as passing through your mind, much like clouds moving across the sky, you gain a sense of separation from it. This creates an opportunity to respond to these thoughts with less intensity. You start to realize that these doubts do not define you and do not have to dictate your actions or self-view. They are simply fleeting thoughts, part of the mind’s tendency to analyze and question, not reflections of your deeper capabilities or potential.
THE INTERSECTION OF SPIRITUALITY AND SELF DEVELOPMENT Read More »
The relationship between spirituality and self-development has always been intertwined in my personal and professional experiences. I’ve come to see spiritual practices as essential to the process of self-growth, offering a deeper layer of understanding that goes beyond traditional forms of personal development.
