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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 …
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 …
There’s a curious thing I discovered about fear over the years. In most cases, it’s not the lack of talent, knowledge or abilities that stop us from living the life we want or doing things we love. It’s fear. That enemy within, rather than limited opportunities, is what usually stops us from aligning with our life Purpose. Now here’s the …
Meditation has traditionally been a warrior discipline—a way to train the mind for strength and greatness. If you struggle to focus or keep your practice consistent, remind yourself why it matters. What would be the benefits of strengthening your mind? How would inner strength, stillness and insight help you in your everyday tasks, your personal interactions and fulfilling your life …
Imagine a person who sets off on a journey. He carefully regards his belonging and chooses to carry only what he would need for his quest. This way, he can travel faster and lighter, unburdened by the unnecessary weight. It is good to maintain this attitude throughout your life. We are all on a journey here. Take only what you …
It is advisable to perform the mind’s check-up and cleansing at the end and the beginning of every day. Doing it regularly will allow you to develop strength and clarity, keep yourself on track, and prevent negative energies collecting in your mind and body. The way to do it is through a special form of meditation and prayer. These are …
As soon as you decide to change and to follow your own Path, there will be people from all directions pushing against you and trying to make sure that you follow the crowd. As a warrior, your first lesson is to learn to resist and withstand that pressure. You need to become an independent thinker, in control of yourself, if …
To achieve anything in life that is worthwhile, you need a clear focus. Focusing on your goal is what allows you to become unstoppable and succeed against all odds. Many people believe that focusing is hard, especially with so many distractions around. Although it is true that the more untrained the mind is the easier it is swayed and distracted, …
Not a long time ago, one of close friends and students of mine chose the Dark Path. Well, it was not so much of a conscious decision, really – he was just taken over. I’ll explain what it means, bear with me. As his mind got taken over by the power of the Shadow, overnight, he turned away from everything …
Inner power can be diminished through pointless conversations. You might have noticed that you tend to feel worn out when talking about things of no substance and no real meaning to you. Avoid wasting his time on conversations that don’t educate or truly entertain you, and choose to listen more than to speak. This way, you learn while conserving your …
