Elliott Dacher MDAchieving genuine and lasting happiness can be said to be a central goal of human life. But if we so strongly desire happiness why are our lives so often filled with stress, distress, and overt suffering?
Robert RabbinThere is life, and there are thoughts about life. If we see our thoughts as thoughts, we don’t become our thoughts; we recognize that we are different from our thoughts. Silence is the recognition that thoughts about life are not life itself.
Humans are endowed with the seed of a potentially very precious, happy, and meaningful life. We possess the ability to know and unite with the very nature of our being. We can gain freedom from suffering and prosper in our own lives and in...
Dr. Judith Orloff MDEmpathic illnesses are those in which you manifest symptoms that are not your own. These can show up in a variety of ways, including panic attacks, depression, or even agoraphobia. Take this short quiz to determine if you are a physical empath. Then...
Empaths and sensitive people often experience some level of post-traumatic stress. This is, in part, because they’re on sensory overload for so many years their systems are flooded with adrenaline. Other reasons include early neglect, abuse, or...
It may sometimes be awkward to set healthy boundaries with negative or draining people, but it is an important skill to learn. If someone has unrealistic expectations of you or unable to respect your feelings remember “No” is a complete...
Maryon StewartIf you forget what you are saying in midsentence, what you went into a room for, or where you put your car keys, you are not alone. It’s one of the commonest symptoms of menopause.
You are the imperishable, unchanging, timeless, and nameless essence of being. That experiential truth, however simple when touched, is unreachable by reason, knowledge, or the efforts of our ordinary “I.” It is thickly obscured by the deeply...
If you are fortunate, there will come a time when your attention turns inward. That turn will likely place you on one of two possible paths. The first, the one commonly taken, is the time-based path of self-development and self-improvement. This...
Kate EckmanAre you willing to choose peace? If you want love, choose to be in love, starting with yourself. I believe if peace and love are what we truly want, we will choose peace and love.
