In our hectic and sometimes stress-filled day, focusing on our breath for a minute can calm us and create a space for introspection. As Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” When we take a conscious breath, it puts us […]
14 Eckhart Tolle Quotes on the Power of the Present
Spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle, a German-born resident of Canada, wrote an inspiring book, The Power of Now. The book’s intent is to be a guide to spiritual enlightenment by way of recognizing what is false within ourselves (the ego as he calls it) that creates our emotional problems. This understanding can then help […]
17 Quotes on Compassion to Elevate Your Life and Others
What makes a person compassionate? Really, the only way to tell is by his or her actions. And those actions come from having an open and giving heart. As world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Compassion is a verb”. Being deeply aware of another person’s suffering and then wishing to relieve that suffering by […]
14 Quotes on Courage to Help Conquer Your Fears
Life takes a lot of courage. Whether you are changing jobs, thinking about ending a relationship or beginning one, preparing for a tough conversation, or starting a new project, it can be uncomfortable, painful and scary. No matter what the change you are facing, fear is there in its many forms. You may fear failure […]
24 Quotes by Olympic Champions to Motivate Your Success
What does it take to be an Olympic champion? Surely, it takes hard work, dedication, believing in your abilities and being unstoppable in the pursuit of a skill. Still, what exactly sets apart a person who excels at something from a person who is the best at something? Is there a secret ingredient? “Mentality”, says […]
5 Carl Jung Quotes on Self-Awareness for an Authentic Life
Painful emotions burden us. They develop from experience with trauma, loss, rejection, abandonment and failure. When we don’t heal ourselves of these emotional wounds, neurosis can develop. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung said, “Neurosis is always a substitute for legitimate suffering.” We suffer and for good reason. Maybe physical or emotional harm happened to us, […]
