The starting point for changing your life, so that you are happier and living better, is to know yourself. You gotta know and understand who you are (the good, the bad, and the ugly!) before you can live it out—and the heartbeat of your authentic self is made up of your values.
Read MoreHow many times have you heard the phrase “be yourself”? Most of us have received this advice countless times. But while our culture talks a good game about valuing authenticity, the reality is that in our families, friendships, romantic relationships, workplaces, social circles, and beyond, the pressure to be like others and downplay our differences can be difficult to withstand.
Read MoreMany years ago, I committed to living more authentically, I started to be more of myself across all spheres of my life – at work, with my family, in my relationships and, most importantly, with myself.
Read MoreWhile we did learn yoga asanas at the ashram, it was learning to practice mindfulness that really changed my outlook and made me feel more grounded in my life.
Read MoreMany of us want to live better and make big changes in our lives, but few of us know how to make it happen. Especially significant, lasting change. We yearn for things to be different, but we don’t know how to get there.
Read MoreBelonging actually isn’t about fitting in, which some of us mistakenly believe it to be—it’s about being accepted for who we are.
Read More“Who am I?” is a question that artists, philosophers, scientists, spiritualists, and other seekers have been pondering for millennia, and answering it is a life-long process—but it doesn’t have to be so daunting.
Read MoreIn my early 30s, I started waking up to the fact that I needed to change my life, but I didn’t know where to begin, or what my life could look like. I began an intense period of soul-searching.
Read MoreThe other day, I had a girlfriend over who I hadn’t connected with for a long time. As we settled onto the couch to catch up over tea, she asked me what was new in my life.
In that moment, I had a choice – I could have used one of many stock answers that most of us have at the ready, like “Not much, everything’s good!” or the classic, “I’m so busy these days!”
Sound familiar?
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