The Christmas holidays generate all kinds of feelings, joy and enthusiasm are the most common on these dates; however, there are other types of emotions which also arise during these dates: anxiety and depression are the most frequent. So, what happens when our emotions don’t fit into the usual category of joy? It may seem…… Continue reading Anxiety & The Holidays
Category: Self Help
What is a Free Spirit? The Truth Behind the Myth
What is a free spirit? When asked this question, most people automatically think of someone with very little attachment to anything and anyone. They may think of someone who lives the boho style of living, moving from place to place. In even more recent times, the term “Free Spirited” has been used to describe people…… Continue reading What is a Free Spirit? The Truth Behind the Myth
Tantra: Understanding Blockages
Blockage or resistance is anything that hinders the natural flow of your life force energy, this can be a physical blockage (cellular memory) or psychological; both are deeply interconnected. Throughout our lives, we all come across certain blockages which often prevent us from moving forward. Perhaps it would be easier to understand if I gave…… Continue reading Tantra: Understanding Blockages
Narcissistic Behavior Among Siblings
More often than not having a sibling is a blessing, someone to share experiences with, someone who can understand your story in ways no one else can because they experienced the same roots; however, there are times when having a sibling can become a peril–this can be the result of many factors but today we…… Continue reading Narcissistic Behavior Among Siblings
Reflections: Let My Soul Scream
Today I would like to share with you a reflection from my manuscript for the second volume of my book “Reflections of a Mad Butterfly”. The first volume is already available, with many of its reflections already shared in this page. The second will become available sometime in December. I am not a professional writer,…… Continue reading Reflections: Let My Soul Scream
Owning Our Voice
We have been conditioned to believe that to be “nice” is to give up on ourselves as a priority. More often than not, we are taught to be nice is to give up on who we really are, such as our likes, dreams and desires in an effort to be likable and accepted. The old…… Continue reading Owning Our Voice
Tantra & Sexology: Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
Today I would like to expand on a subject that affects thousands of men yet is seldom discussed openly. Although we consider ourselves a modern society, we fail to approach the subject with openness, respect, and a desire for pure enjoyment and connection. I hope today, to help dissipate some of the most common concerns…… Continue reading Tantra & Sexology: Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
Bullying Within the Family System
When it comes to bullying, we mostly associate the term with workplace bullying, school bullying or online bullying. Most of us wouldn’t think of associating it with family; this is partly because we have been programmed to believe such conduct is just part of the “normal” dysfunctionality within any family and partly because calling it…… Continue reading Bullying Within the Family System
Trataka: The Art of Meditating
Meditation can produce a profound relaxed state and a tranquil mind. During meditation, one can concentrate and focus one’s attention while eliminating the vast number of confusing thoughts that may cloud your judgment and produce unnecessary stress. Meditating has been found to help boost the immune system and help promote higher levels of endorphins; both…… Continue reading Trataka: The Art of Meditating
Embracing Our Holistic Side
Holistic means to embrace all aspects of ourselves, not just the physical, the mental or the spiritual. However, if one is having trouble experiencing one’s holistic self but would like to start tapping into it, our thinking is one of the best places to start. Holistic thinking is a mental competence of great value. It…… Continue reading Embracing Our Holistic Side
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