Sep 28, 2022The Mystical Number 108Something in the cosmos really loves this number… — Something in the Cosmos seems to love the number 108. Let’s look at a few reasons why. The earth, the sun, and the moon The sun’s diameter is 108 times the earth’s diameter. The distance between the earth and the sun is 108 times the sun’s diameter. The distance between…1082 min read1082 min read
Sep 21, 2022Why Anger Is Necessary for Your EvolutionAnger can be your best friend. — Ever wake up angry and have no idea why? Ever ruminate on angry feelings that you can’t seem to shake? Your anger may not be about the person or situation that triggered it but rather a signpost that something needs to change in your life. …Life2 min readLife2 min read
Sep 14, 2022Want To Stress Less? You Need To Do This One Thing.By the time we’re adults, we have thousands of stress triggers stored in our bodies. — Stress is estimated to cause or worsen 80–90% of diseases. We all know this. Yet we continue to lead stressful lives. We undertake a variety of activities to reduce stress and feel better. But there’s only one thing that can successfully relieve stress. Rest. Rest is the kryptonite for stress, helping…3 min read3 min read
Sep 5, 2022Here’s What You Don’t Know About Fear That Could Change Your LifeAre you still afraid of fear? You might regret it. Fear has two definitions: F*ck everything and run Or Face everything and recover We get to choose which one we want to embody. We often think of fear as something terrible to be avoided at all costs. …Fear2 min readFear2 min read
Aug 31, 2022The #1 Way To Stay Consistent With Your Meditation PracticeYou can try attaching it to an already existing habit. Rather than developing a new habit, try attaching meditation to something you already do daily. My best suggestion comes from fellow meditation teacher davidji. He breaks it down this way: RPM & RAW RPM = Rise, pee, meditate RAW =…Meditation1 min readMeditation1 min read
Aug 26, 2022Need A Simple Trick To Get Out Of Your Head?Ever heard the phrase, ‘come to your senses?’ There’s an element of spiritual truth to this. When you place your awareness on the evidence of your senses, you ground yourself in the present moment. You bring the attention out of your racing thoughts into your body. Your attention can’t be in your mind and in your body at the same time. The more you place your…Meditation2 min readMeditation2 min read
Aug 23, 2022The Best Advice I Ever Received Was From a Fellow Heroin AddictLife is f*cking awkward, and I have no idea what I’m doing most of the time. — Twenty-two years ago, I started an 18-month journey to get clean from heroin addiction in a halfway house. One night, I was in group therapy, trying to feel feelings and make sense of my messy life. I was ansty and crawling out of my skin. I wasn’t having withdrawals anymore…Addiction4 min readAddiction4 min read
Aug 21, 2022Need Serenity Now? 5 Minutes to Greater PeaceChange your breath to change your mind The ancient Rishis knew a great secret — every emotion has an associated breath. Whether we’re gasping for fright or sighing in love, our emotions directly affect our breath. So what if the opposite were true? If we change our breath, would it alter our mental state? This question gave…Meditation2 min readMeditation2 min read
Aug 2, 2022Why Nothing Ever Makes Us HappyA Meditation Standpoint We all know what it’s like to get what we want — we feel momentary pleasure, and then pretty soon, we’re back to our old depressing ways. Life has a backdrop of unease and anxiety, like an old familiar friend we can turn to in any situation. …Meditation4 min readMeditation4 min read
Jul 11, 2022Guru Purnima: Celebrating the Most Auspicious Night of the Vedic YearGiving gratitude for the knowledge that enlivens and awakens nature’s innate universal wisdom This Wednesday, July 13, is Guru Purnima, where we take time to celebrate and thank the many teachers and mentors we’ve had in our lives. It’s a time of empowered presence, of giving gratitude to universal knowledge. …Guru Purnima3 min readGuru Purnima3 min read
