There are many different interpretations of karma, but the basic principle is that our actions have consequences. If we want to create a positive future for ourselves, we need to make choices that will lead to good karma.
It’s been almost six years since the lead singer of American rock band Linkin Park died, allegedly at his own hand by hanging. Chester Bennington was 41 and the father of six children when he died. “I tried so hard and got so far…But in the end it doesn’t even matter.” Linkin Park’s song In the End is …
In this blog post, we’ll explore the meaning of mindfulness and share FIVE simple mindfulness strategies that you can use to improve your overall well-being and change your life.
All Aboard the Love Train In 1981, I was just stepping into adolescence. With the emergence of MTV, I can vividly recall The Second British Invasion (the first one being in 1960). British bands like Tears for Fears were being brought to the forefront of the Western music scene. Although I had yet to take …
How is it possible that all my problems are because of attachment? As I scrutinized my life, I realized it was true. My arguments with others emanated from attachment to my opinions. My anger was because of attachment to particular results that didn’t manifest the way I expected.
It doesn’t make any sense at all to attach a negative emotion to a past experience. The situation happened exactly the way it was supposed to for all the souls involved to learn and grow.
I’ve had a very helpful realization as of late: Someone sharing their personal information with you doesn’t mean they want your advice. Allow me to elaborate. My friend is a retired nurse and is well aware of her declining health. Not only is it visibly obvious, but I allow her the time and space to …
Jesse was 24 when he died on New Years Day of 2016 in Nova Scotia, Canada. His death was determined to be a heroin overdose.
Two weeks ago I posted a blog entitled Modern Day Slavery. My intention behind it was to bring awareness to that ugly truth that vulnerable human beings, specifically children, are being exploited right in your own backyard. In every country, in every town, and not just figuratively but literally underground. In my recent post I asked …
Have you ever noticed the correlation between being unhappy and how much we participate in gossip? Do you know people who thrive in creating drama and conflict? Are they happy people in general? Or is there something under the surface that they can’t bear to face? Gossip is a defense mechanism. It feels good …
It was just coming up to midnight on a Thursday night. We were driving from the Orlando airport on a major route out of the city. In broad daylight I’m sure this road looked pretty innocuous and unspectacular. But on this particular evening, what stood out to me were the seemingly endless amount of windowless …
