8 Pythagorean Maxims for Wisdom
by Pythagoras was a pretty cool dude. Over 2500 years ago in Greece, he was a preeminent mathematician, and is even credited for the Pythagorean Theorem …
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7 Impressive Benefits of Writing by Hand
by Writing can be a daunting task, but a few techniques can take your writing craft to another level. For instance, you can set certain times …
5 Amazing Benefits of Meditation on the Brain
Meditation is a powerful weapon to relieve stress and increase focus and concentration. In addition, it helps bring inner peace. The benefits of meditation are …
Self-Questioning for Life Balance and Perspective
Self-questioning is a practice everybody should do regularly – especially if things are unsteady. I ask myself questions all the time. It helps me focus. …
The Ties That Bind: Rethinking Relationships
I’ve thought a lot about the ties that bind. Friends, family, partners. Our connections with others are a big deal. You might even say that …
Tips to Choosing the Best Time to Meditate
I often hear the question, “when is the best time to meditate?” For some people (self-included), a more accurate question might be “how do I …
What is Automatic Writing?
When you think of automatic writing, what comes to your mind? A lot of people might be curious about it but may not know the …
10 Best Crystals For Artists and Creatives
Artists of all types use a variety of different tools to help find inspiration and express their truth when they create. However, many artists might …
How Writing Can Help You Cope With Grief
The loss of a loved one can have a deeply devastating effect on one’s personality and well-being. Going through grief can often take months and …
Meditation for Beginners
According to popular misconceptions, meditation is mostly performed by spiritual seekers striving for the ultimate meaning of life, or by yogis who are trying to …
7 Apps That Can Improve Your Life
Once, the Dalai Lama said, “Without technology, humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we don’t become so mechanized that we …
Why You Should Think About Keeping a Symbolic Journal
What draws your attention? Are there things that tug at the shirt tales of your awareness? What sparkles within your cosmic eye that utterly consumes …
You Are Not Alone. Tips to Feeling Less Alone
You are not alone: A friend and I were philosophizing on this statement. There are varying reasons why some people feel alone and others do not. …
New Moon, New Year, and Facing Changes
Well, we did it. We got through the past 365 days. Some of us got out of last year by the skin of our teeth. …
Making Resolutions vs Setting Intentions
Making Resolutions Less Resolution-y A Better Guide to Making Resolutions and Setting Intentions: The New Year is encroaching. That means a lot of different things …
Tips on Overcoming Writer’s Block
Writer’s block. It’s the scourge of students, authors, and creative types alike. There’s something about that blank page or computer screen that just sucks the …
Symbolic Meaning of Obstacles: Tips to Cope With Challenges
Thoughts About Looking at the Meaning of Obstacles and Ways to Cope With Challenges: You can’t get out of this life without facing some challenges …
Placing Crystals Under Your Bed or Pillow
Crystals hold the profound potential to improve our lives when properly utilized. They can lend powerful energizing influences, clear your head, help you with healing …