self help
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What is the Dark Knight of the Soul The Dark Knight of the soul as we so lovingly call it, but what is it? What does darkness mean, as we lead lives full of wonder and inspiration? Dreaming of futures untold. Darkness has many interpretations, silent and ominous. Darkness is plentiful and all around us.
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Purpose in 7 Diving deep into the pages of Daniel Gilbert ‘Stumbling on Happiness’, I think about the reasons people embark on spiritual journeys. I have concluded that it comes down to seeking an experience of true bliss, happiness, and any other pleasurable experiences we can find. Furthermore, all of our experiences are drastically different.
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The Path Ahead: Nonlinear There are many paths to get to a destination. Just like driving to a grocery store finding blocked roads along your path. You can find new routes that will lead to your destination. It might take longer, but it is more scenic and less traffic. Life is not linear. It can
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Awareness & the Brain What does it mean to be aware and what can our experiences teach us? The word aware comes from the Greek word Horan meaning ‘to see’. Experience comes from the Latin word experientia meaning ‘to try’. Experience equals participation and awareness equals observation. This is what psychologists George Miller has to
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Opening your eyes. Seeing the world for what it is in all its glory. One day I opened my eyes Catching a glimpse of the sun Shining brighter than ever before. The leaves glistening with the brilliant shine Birds singing the songs of life Happiness, beauty, and wonder bloomed all around me. Living a life
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The Beginnings Many Americans grow up in religious households, whether it be Christianity and it’s mini sectors, Islam, Judaism, and the list goes on. America is a country founded on religion. My childhood religion was Jehovah witness. Yes, I have heard all the jokes and as a child I was happily knocking on a door
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Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Today’s writing prompt is to write a letter to my 100-year-old self. My mind immediately envisions me…peaceful as I look beyond the serene. What would I say to myself? I believe it would go something like this… 100 year old self Hey You, I bet you have many
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When I think of love, I often associate it with strong feelings of happiness, joy, and companionship. But there’s much more to love than meets the eye; at its core, love is a powerful force that transcends physicality and is all about understanding and acceptance. Finding unconditional love is the deepest and most satisfying
