This article may seem a bit on the long side, but it will be worth your time. Here’s the deal: mental strength, great spiritual insights and a deeper understanding of your real nature come as a result of sustained and dedicated work. Contrary to what some ‘gurus’ focused on quick gain may tell you, you can’t buy or cheat your …
To achieve your goal – any goal – it is important that all parts of your mind work together to make it happen. Let’s find out what happens when it’s not the case and how you can make things better. If what you are trying to achieve goes against your subconscious yearning, it will have a deciding impact on how …
In recent times, it has become fashionable to openly show one’s affinity with the darkness. The emphasis on ugliness and decay is encouraged as ‘trendy’ or ‘cool’. Most people never pause to think who is spreading those trends and for what purpose. Following the principle of mindful choices and actions, you should always be aware of what you are doing …
The Five Fundamentals are the core principles or virtues you will need on your quest. These qualities are mindfulness, courage, charity, prudence, and discipline. Mindfulness you will learn through practice, courage and discipline will arise from your passion to serve, while prudence and charity will grow in connection with your Light within. Cultivating mindfulness means that not only do you …
The Trial of Water tends to be less physically demanding and focus on the inner world instead. Typically, it comes after the Fire phase but you may also find that this is the first Trial you take in this lifetime. This level is popularly referred to as the Dark Night of the Soul. In short, it makes you question reality …
When you want to succeed in your mission, it helps to know the terrain you’re moving through. The knowledge of the Three Spiritual Trials will help you assess what level of personal evolution you are currently on, as well as what lies ahead. It gives you clarity, confidence and allows you to measure your progress. Every Trial has its challenges …
Many people tend to think that ‘living one’s purpose’ means simply getting paid doing what you like. This is not exactly true. Living your Purpose means keep evolving into a greater version of yourself, becoming closer to your Truth, and sharing your power with the world. We are not purely mundane beings. We represent a union of the physical and …
Our current social model has an intrinsic fault that causes it to shatter from within: namely, it actively tramps down men and fosters boys. As people grow up, they remain kids in adult bodies — with no sense of Purpose, vision, or responsibility. One of the main differences between men and boys is that the latter are anxiously obsessed with …
People often ask themselves why things are not going well for them, or why they can’t achieve their dreams. Many just assume that ‘that’s life’ and it’s supposed to be that way. In reality, though, it only appears to be something beyond our control. Scientists have long since proved that the old saying ‘Thought is Matter’ has a factual basis. …
The art of creating and maintaining healthy boundaries is something that only a few people truly mastered. This is because we tend to learn by following the example of others and when such an example is missing it often causes us to get stuck. There are two dominant tendencies in our society today in terms of interacting with others: submissive …
For many of us, the word ‘meditation’ has somewhat effeminate overtones, bringing to mind the images of water fountains, crystals and other ‘spiritual’ paraphernalia. They are fine to use for those who like them, but you might be surprised to know that in many ancient traditions across the world, meditation was completely devoid of any fluffy attributes. It was seen …
The ability to stay calm and focused despite any ups and downs is what sets a really mentally strong person apart. If you want to achieve phenomenal results and inspire others to follow you, equanimity is one of the main qualities you want to develop. It will serve as your ‘lifebuoy’ in any dangerous situations, when your success, your career …
