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Taking a shower in the morning, many of us find ourselves thinking about an argument we've had with a family member or colleague... imagining saying the perfect zinger that would stop them in their tracks,

In this world of consumerism, it seems like we desire so, so many things. But if you ask an individual what they want from their life, they might suddenly become stumped. They might say they want less

When many people attempt meditation, they might sit for a few minutes, or even just a few seconds. Suddenly, they’re confronted with the inner workings of their own mind, which they might have tried to

It’s okay to be afraid. If you’re afraid, it doesn’t mean that you’re broken, or that you can’t put up with things, that you can’t handle the situation. In some ways, fear is a gift from the soul - it’s

A door-to-door salesman may go for hours, days or weeks without making a sale. With every door he knocks, he knows that factually, it’s very unlikely for him to close a deal - perhaps less than 1%. However,

If something gets in your way, it might seem like it’s a barrier to happiness or fulfillment. Perhaps what you’re seeing isn’t really an obstacle, but a gift. Perhaps by better understanding what confronts

In English we have the words “perfectionism” and the phrase “don’t be hard on yourself”. There is a wider range of self-demanding behaviour not covered by those terms. Perhaps it’s appropriate to borrow

Most of us have the experience of thinking about something we have done, and cringing, wondering how we could have embarrassed ourselves so much. Often when we think about these things from the past, it

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A smile is something we can give people, normally with very little effort, to make their day a little better. But it can be hard to give a genuine smile, a giving smile. If we feel a sense of lack within,

Around the world, in many cultures, people know that a home is special - even sacred. When a guest enters your house, you want them to know everything a home can be. There are many people in this world

The world is changing, with more restrictions, perhaps more fear than ever… People worrying or taking precautions against an invisible enemy. Everyone seems to have their own take on novel coronavirus,

A beginning photographer has very strong tastes about what they like and don’t like in photos. A seasoned photographer is passionate about all kinds of photos. How does an expert in consciousness think

The Yoga Sutras tell us that there are 7 ways to attain union. One way is dream yoga, contemplating the knowledge derived from nocturnal dreams. In "Lucid Dreaming: Plain and Simple", Robert

In certain religious traditions, people will pause for prayer four or five times a day. If you're not a part of that tradition, it might seem like a cumbersome tradition. However, for the faithful, it

A lot of people get caught up, being unable to separate an event from its meaning. In fact, an event can have many meanings, about as many as you can think up. Once you realise meanings are more fluid

Arran Rogerson is one of the hosts of the Golden Shadow podcast, a show that illustrates how psychology can be applicable in our lives, using the work of Jung. He's also the host of The Torch, a YouTube

If people will not take the time to understand you, you have no obligation to make efforts to please them. In fact, it may be impossible to please such a person. Your energy is limited. Make the effort

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can remove a lot of the obstacles.