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How to cultivate contentment
For those who may not be familiar, there is a beautiful Sacred text called the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Within this book, there are many powerful tools for learning how to understand ourselves deeper. How our mind works, how the world works, who we are, and how we can create a healthier life present in each moment. A main portion of the book is Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. Within the 8 Limbs are the Yamas and Niyamas. These essentially are an ethical map with how we can live life by understanding and living each Yama (Restraint) and Niyama (Observance). These 10 guidelines can be compared to the Ten Commandments of the Christian faith or also the Ten Virtues in Buddhism. Each religion around the world carries moral codes and guidelines giving us an opportunity to choose how we respond in each moment.
By Sarah Christine Ray5 years ago in Motivation
We're All Different
We should not make life a comparison game. But we do. I am guilty of it myself. Social status is race related now. People do not make it about income, like they should. They feel that if you are a certain race, you have access to better opportunities. It is a stereotype that has stuck in our minds for so long, it is like a tape recording that is we play repeatedly. I call it the race card. Some people call it that too and say that they got the race card pulled on them.
By Nerissha Hunt5 years ago in Motivation
A Seat on the Couch
I started therapy four years ago, and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I didn't realize that I had suppressed the pain of my broken heart trying to cope with my mother's sudden death at age 15. I was angry. Bitter. Upset. Confused. However, it was all shielded by accolades and smiles. Just when I thought I was stable, the onset of father's mental illness crippled me even more. I had no idea how to navigate my feelings and digest the new version of him. The absolute worst part- I didn't know how to help him. He needed so much and I felt incapable. I cried frequently. I felt like I was failing him, my family, and myself. Then, I thought a fresh start would renew my spirit, but relocating to Dallas only made me feel more alone. Sadder. Empty. Money wasn't the solution. The distance made matters worse. My biggest mistake? I had created such a "strong woman" facade that no one sought to check on me. If they did, I deflected because vulnerability scared me. Not to mention, sometimes talks with friends and family only infuriated me more. I had the audacity to expect them to know what to say or how to respond about situations they had never endured. This was my spiritual warfare, not theirs.
By Ebony Palmer5 years ago in Motivation
Awaken your inner child.
The fact that I am even alive to write these words is a blessing in itself. I have spent the majority of my life in darkness, in the hell of my own mind. I have lived in deep separation from my authentic self, clouded with expectations, judgments, fears, and lack of self-worth. The journey is never easy, but I am grateful to be moving forward on my path home. Each day I am finding more of my voice and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. What does it mean to listen to your authentic voice? Who or what even is "your" authentic voice? Who are you, and who am I?
By Sarah Christine Ray5 years ago in Motivation
Situational Awareness is the Key to Everyday Life
Situational Awareness is something everyone should actually have when it comes to being out and about with the rest of the general public. Having such a skill will protect you not only in the workplace but also everywhere else you go. It is very important to pay attention to your surroundings everywhere you go, including in your own home. I say in your own home because some of the household items you use everyday are hazardous materials.
By Dawon Roy5 years ago in Motivation
How To Not Be Afraid of Submitting Your Writing
Listen. Submitting is tough. As a writer, there is nothing more frightening than the prospect that someone might actually read that shit that I’ve written. I’m not a parent by a long shot (thank God), but I imagine sending a submission off to be read by a reading board is a lot like sending my spawn off to college. Somehow or another, it’s going to run a gauntlet of ungodly criticism (read: any criticism), and we can only hope it’ll pop out on the other side in one piece. That’s how college works, right? It’s been a hot minute.
By Steven Christopher McKnight5 years ago in Motivation
Words Of Encouragement
You are worth it. Your circumstances that you are in right now do not have to define your future. Just because you are in a bad place now does not mean that that is going to be your forever. You are smart. You have achieved so many things, not everyone could have done all of the things that you have done, not everyone could make it through some of the things that you have made it through. You need to have faith, you need to have courage, you need to have hope. Your mind is a scary place to live. You are our own worst enemy. You have the power to have a better life. You have the power to not fight with your spouse, you have the power to be a happy person. You have all of these good things inside of you just waiting to come out, you will have a good life. Things may seem bleak right now, things may seem unreal and torturous and you may think that your life just sucks right now, but there is someone out there that has it worse than you do. They need your support to get through what it is that is keeping them stuck in the past and keeping them from moving on to have a better future. You need to be an inspiration to others. There is always rain before the sun comes out shining even brighter than the day before, but it can't rain every day. The sun will come out tomorrow you'll see a rainbow in the sky, you will understand that you have something to be thankful for. You are loved. You are appreciated. You are strong. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. You can make it through this darkness, you can make it to brighter days, You can have a bright and glorious future. When I think of you, I think of greatness, I think of someone who is strong and willful. You will move past this, you will achieve better things in your life. You will become a brighter, happier, lovely person. You will see the brighter side of things. You will see that the grass is not always greener on the other side and that what you are doing right here, right now, today at this very moment, is exactly what you were supposed to be doing, so that you can work towards having a life that you want to have. You can make it. You have willpower. You have friends that will stand by your side, you have family that loves and adores you. Look to your spouse, to your kids, to your family, to your friends for the love and support that you crave so deeply. Know that you are not alone know that you are appreciated.Know that you are needed. Know that you are cared for. Until you realize that one of these days there are people in your life surrounding you with love and kindness.An admiration that will help you get to that point to where you see it inside of yourself. They will help you realize your goals. Realize your potential. They will be your number one fans when you finally achieve every goal you have set for yourself. You absolutely do deserve to have an exciting, joyful, wonderful life and you will have this life. You will have love. You will have friends. You will have someone by your side, you will have hugs whenever you are depressed or down and whenever you reach that place to where you can let others know when they are in a dark spot how to get out of it you will know that you truly can bless someone else's life. Don't ever give up hope.
By Amanda J Mollett5 years ago in Motivation
5 Habits You Need to Ditch in 2020
While 2020 isn’t over yet, it’s worth doing some self-reflection early so we can start 2021 strong. Along with my inconsistency in leaving tracker sheets empty all month, I also have several other bad (like, really really bad) habits that I need to leave this year.
By Anggun Bawinur5 years ago in Motivation
Obey Your Calling
In recent conversations with clients, friends, and family, I have heard the following words: Unaligned, dissatisfied, unhappy, and complacent. The subject matter was not in regards to any particular category, just life or business in general.
By Ocean Desmore5 years ago in Motivation
