The Great Spiritual Conundrum. Attain What You Desire OR Surrender to What Is

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Have You Picked a Personal Creed?

A personal creed is like a North Star or a compass that dictates how you show up in the world. And most people don’t know it, but it can be one of the most powerful and effective, yet simple life hacks that exist. This can be a profound spiritual practice and/or an impactful pers ...  Show more

Are You Triggered by Having to Put Effort Into a Relationship?

With ever increasing intensity, people who have been coming to me with relationship problems, have been apathetic to doing the very things that would improve the relationship. And a pattern is emerging. The pattern of effort itself being a trigger. And so, let’s take a look at th ...  Show more

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