Smooth Ride

The more conscious we are, the smoother and more balanced our journey through life. We won’t be immune to sadness or loss and we will still be moved by beauty and grace, but we’ll live between the extremes, in equanimity. Regularly tapping into a sense of...

Authenticity Beats Strategizing

You might be able to manipulate other peoples’ opinion of you by cleverly spinning interesting yarns, but the effort will be wasted. The image you strive to convey will eventually fade from their minds only to be replaced by an impression informed by the actual...

Living Authentically

Can you tell the truth about your life or are there certain things you don’t want others to know? While the desire for privacy is normal, reasons for secrecy can be healthy or unhealthy. If you’re hiding aspects of yourself because you’re afraid of...

Authenticity Brings Freedom

Living in alignment with our truth keeps us in balance. Instead of contorting our natures to please others and attract positive feedback from the outside, following our internal compasses brings us into greater wellbeing. This isn’t a recommendation to selfishly...

Comparison Cuts Both Ways

Sometimes it feels good to acknowledge your strengths by comparing yourself with others. But building your self-esteem this way is risky because there will inevitably be aspects that don’t stack up favorably. Thinking you’re better than others may feel...

Convention Can Be Stifling

When your life feels so full of do’s and don’ts, rules and regulations and ways of conforming to avoid feeling like an outsider, you’re deterred from exploring and finding your authentic values. Convention discourages you from investigating ideas,...