Category Spiritual

“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong.” – John Lennon

Managing Ego: How To Stop Taking Yourself Too Seriously

While having some ego (or sense of pride) can be healthy, when it is left to run amok, we begin to think ourselves too perfect, or god-like. Managing Ego How To Stop Taking Yoursel

Here is the thing, deep down we know we are not perfect. It is impossible to be perfect. No one has looks, finances, relationships, and all nailed to the T (at least, not all the time). And even those who manage to score high in seemingly all domains of their lives, do so at a great cost – they are under constant pressure; and in some cases, might even feel a sort of second-hand embarrassment from those around them who think this whole charade of perfection is absolute madness and want to just be themselves. 

The Art of Sharing Sensitive Stories: Talking About Hard Topics Without Hurting Anyone

You see, every word we speak is laden with meaning. It is the stories of people captured in syllables. It's events that have happened over and over again. And the experiences of my friends, no matter how unique they might seem (to them or even me), are ubiquitous to humanity. This is also true for my experiences, your experiences, or the experiences of anyone really…

When Your Dream Fails: 4 Solid Ways to Move Forward 

If your dreams start to fall apart, people may offer the conventional “It's well” reassurances, but deep down, we know it’s not that simple. You can’t patch up a broken heart and dreams with words of affirmations, cliches or platitudes. Quick fixes and generic advice do not provide real help either. 

What I’ve found is that understanding core principles, and timeless truths, is far more practical and helpful. These truths give you a framework, something to lean on when things fall apart.

Why Dreams Fall Apart

We’ve all seen those “inspiring” interviews, where some “successful” person throws around some “motivational” lines about their big ideas, working non-stop, and never giving up on their dreams.  True, all that matters. It’s how great things get done. However, it’s…