✨ A Journey Through Symbols of Intuition, Growth & Centering
A poetic exploration of inner light, personal growth, and the journey back to center — reflected through timeless symbols like the lotus, waves, moon, mandala, and more. Inspired by the...
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6 Physical Benefits of Meditation
There is nothing like meditation for calming the mind and nurturing the human spirit. Consistent practice increases our powers of awareness, improves our intellectual capacity, and strengthens our emotional intangibles...
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5 Practices for Being "In the World But Not Of the World"
The concept of equanimity refers to the ability to be even-keeled throughout the ebbs and flows of life. Ideally, we should be free of aversions and instead rooted in the...
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5 Tips for Integrating the Awareness of "Emptiness"
The Buddhist concept of emptiness teaches us that nothing has inherent meaning, only that which we project onto it. This is true in our individual lives and as a society....
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The Joy of Repetition - Sound as Meditation
Prince once sang “There’s joy in repetition, there’s joy in repetition.” Though in pop song format, his lyrics could be taken to reflect an ancient idea: the repetition of sound...
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Developing a New Perspective When Seeing All as the Oneness
One of the concepts that is getting more momentum is the thought that we are all one. Even modern day physicists are investigating this as a real possibility. This is...
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Increasing Compassion for Yourself and the World
Empathetic people can sometimes feel a sense of burnout, especially when there are many people or situations in our lives that deserve compassion. Burnout occurs when we feel it’s impossible...
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Origins of Love – Quotes from Spiritual Traditions
Beneath everything that separates the world from itself, love holds us firm to one another. Here are ten perception-changing quotes on the concept and practicality of love – taken from...
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Awakening the Spirit
Many of us explore spirituality with the hope of discovering something meaningful about the nature of our existence. Through meditation practice and rituals, we may begin to approach greater self-knowledge...
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10 Thoughts on Human Connections and Spirituality
On our spiritual journey, friends and strangers intersect our path time and time again. Here are 10 thoughts from different teachers on how nurturing these human connections can transform lives...
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The Earth Touching Pose and What We Can Learn From It
Having a goal of raising your consciousness and becoming “Enlightened” is noble, but it can inevitably bring challenges in our daily lives. At times when you’re feeling triggered or swept...
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10 Thoughts on Spirituality
The search for deeper existence is a driving force in many of our lives. In our seeking, words of wisdom may help us navigate the journey within. Here are 10...
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Zen Ox Herding: An Overview of the 10 Stages of Enlightenment
The Buddhist teaching of Zen Ox Herding, or “Taming the Ox,” surveys the 10 stages of Enlightenment as it unfolds in a human life. In this teaching, the ox is...
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Understanding Emptiness in Buddhist Teachings
The Buddhist concept of “emptiness” is one of the most misunderstood by Westerners. Perhaps some of its true meaning is lost in the translation to English, or perhaps some of...
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