I was really skilled at living my life for what I perceived other people wanted of me, what my friends and family told me I should do. I did this for most of my life. I recall being very young and having absolute freedom. I remember feeling a general happiness, a...
What Does Living A Wholehearted Life Mean?
One of my most respected teachers is Dr. Brene Brown. I've quoted her work in the past, she is a social scientist who is doing phenomenal work in the world. Truly incredible work. It is work that aligns with my own philosophy's and the way that I see the world. I have...
Are Your Excuses Holding You Back?
We all get in our own way. We all have excuses for why we choose not to ask someone on a date, apply for that job, move, have kids, take that vacation, end a bad relationship, have a relationship, save money, write that book, make the most of weekends, make happiness...
Daily Practices That Changed My Life
I assume because you are reading this you are someone who is interested in leading a conscious life. You are someone who is curious about yourself and how you interact in the world. I also imagine you are someone like me - that realizes sometimes you just need some...
It’s OK Not To Be OK
I am pretty sure we have all felt dark thoughts at one point or another. Like you've wandered into a tunnel and can't see the light. It feels dark and lonely, almost like you're being swallowed up by the thoughts in your mind. I often say that sometimes my head is...
Do You Believe You Deserve Your Dreams?
With all the privileges we have in our world, especially in the Western world, we can become a bit numb to all the opportunities available to us. First of all, have you established what it is that you want? I mean in the bigger picture. Relationships, career,...
Being Honest
What is honesty for you? Seriously. Have a think on this. Are you being honest with yourself? I mean, let's be honest here: if we are going to be honest in the world, it starts being truthful with ourselves. In the dictionary's definition of honesty, it states "they...
I’m Afraid Of Being Judged
I have BIG fears. They revolve around being judged and failing. I haven’t let them stop me from pushing myself to do some pretty incredible things in my life that I am proud of. However, for a long time I held myself back in so many ways: I was scared of putting...
Your Capacity To Rise Against Challenge Is Amazing
One of my favorite poems is by Maya Angelou, called "Still I Rise.” It reminds me that nothing can break me. It reminds me that my dreams are worthy ones. It reminds me to hold true to who I am deep inside and to embrace change. It reminds me to trust myself more then...
Being Conscious Means…
Being conscious is a topic on the lips of all modern, spiritual and mindful people these days. Often, when we start to wake up to the greater world around us, seeing the larger philosophical and spiritual thoughts of today and the past provokes a wide-eyed response....