An Unrelenting Desire

“To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says: “Leave no stone unturned.” — Edward Bulwer Lytton

In an ancient Greek fable, the playwright Euripides conveys a story of an army general who buries a large treasure in his tent, following his defeat in battle.

When the conquering general and his troops were unable to locate the treasure, they consulted the Oracle of Delphi who advised them to look under every stone.

The conquering general returned to the site where the tent was situated, ordering his troops to search under…

Become An Observer Of Your Thoughts

“Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” — Emily Dickinson

How would you describe your relationship with your thoughts?

Are you someone that over-analyses everything?

Do you look for signs before you take action?

This is isn’t about ascribing blame but trying to understand our thoughts better. I used to over-analyse everything.

In fact, one of the reasons I began meditating is that I couldn’t fall asleep at night because of the incessant mental chatter.

I would analyse my entire day, which lead to worry, anxiety, and fear.

Can you relate to this? I’ve met…

Running Away From Pain Our Entire Life

“Emotional pain of any kind is a reminder to stop and look inside.” — Gary Zukav

What is the cause of your emotional pain right now?

Is it something deeper, such as pain from a loved one contracting the Coronavirus or the uncertainty of the world we live in?

I know I’m being specific, since I’d like you to understand the root cause.

It requires looking inward and setting aside your judgements about what you believe is taking place.

Usually, our pain isn’t the result of what is happening but a residue of the past.

We tend to recycle the…

Discontent With Life

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy

Change is difficult.

If we hope to change a personal behaviour, save money or otherwise, the Gods of change are reluctant to smile upon us in the early stages.

Yet within our willingness to change lies the yearning for something more. Change heralds letting go of the tired, old and outdated to usher in the new.

It shows we have gone so far with an endeavour and must allow something new to fill its place.

Change is the process of life, despite the unknown…

Something Of Benefit Also Comes With Its Problems

“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” — Lao Tzu

Are you always looking to the next chapter of your life because you’re fed up with the one you’re living now?

You wouldn’t be the only one, since many people are waiting for things to improve because they’re dissatisfied with the way things are.

But how much of it is perception?

Do things actually improve?

For example, those who win the lottery are worse off five to seven years later, according to statistics.

Most of them squander their winnings and are in more debt than before they won the…

Fear Is Feedback

“Keep your fears to yourself but share your courage with others.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

Fear defines us, whether we like it or not.

It establishes a foothold deep within our psyche where it spreads as the oppressor of hopes and dreams.

Not because it wants to, but because the energy it maintains is one of despair.

It is akin to a terrifying dream that never ends, only growing in intensity.

Fear is a dictator that grows louder because of the energy it receives.

What starts out as a voice of reason, can accompany us if we’re unaware.

Can you…

Allow Life To Show You Endless Possibilities

“You only have control over three things in your life — the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions your take.” — Jack Canfield

It’s fair to say there are many things that hold us back from living a better life.

We are controlled by our habits or lack of them, our fears and the opinions of others.

This impacts our self-esteem and prevents us from revealing our unique gifts and talents.

Yes, we all have extraordinary gifts to share, even if they are unfamiliar to you.

Those who achieve extraordinary things, go on a quest to…

Honour Your Emotions

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

To develop trust in ourselves, we should stop seeking the opinions of others and recognise the guidance within us.

Self-trust is harnessed when we follow our inherent wisdom, instead of looking outside of us to find inner peace.

We develop self-trust by honouring our emotions instead of hiding behind them.

Equally, we must distance ourselves from those who undermine our self-trust.

Some people are prone to push our pain buttons because it pleases them to see us suffer.

Whilst they can help us…