Authenticity is an old word with renewed interest. Its general meaning makes reference to something genuine or real as opposed to fake, counterfeit or unauthorized. Physical products of value are issued a “Certificate of Authenticity” to verify the origin or source. Applying the meaning to human behavior is more difficult. For centuries, philosophers and psychologists [...]
The goal of The Work by Bryon Katie is to end mental suffering. The 4 question process is as a way to identify and question the thoughts that are the cause of all the suffering in the world. The 4 Question Process Write it down: First, write down the stressful thoughts and judgements you are [...]
Courage is an act of love, not strength. More often than not, however, the sense of the word is related to bravery rather than action taken from the heart, which was the original meaning of the word. Today, courage has become a sought after character trait people strive to achieve. Some people spend their entire [...]
Relaxing Breath (also known as 4-7-8 breathing) This is an exercise, promoted by Dr. Andrew Weil, and is often called 4-7-8 breathing as referenced by the mental count of each step. The mental counting forces you to focus on your breath, so this is a good exercise if you’re new to any type of meditation [...]
The thought that inspiration is the breath of life is not new. In fact, it’s embedded in our social consciousness as an artifact that dates back to the root of the word itself. The word holds a tremendous amount of power that has been diluted over time reflecting the transition of human consciousness from oneness [...]
