Wonderful Truths in False Statements

In my 20s I spent a lot of time learning ‘positive thinking’ (for lack of a better term). I was involved in groups who loved throwing out simple statements like “your thoughts create your reality” and “whatever you resist persists”.

Everything is About Me Versus Narcissism

Look at the agreement of all these spiritual traditions across cultures, continents and ages: The kingdom of heaven is within you (Christianity). By understanding the Self all this universe is known (Upanishads). Atman (individual consciousness) and Brahman (universal consciousness) are One (Vedanta). God dwells within you as you (Yoga). Look within, you are the Buddha… Continue reading Everything is About Me Versus Narcissism

Who Sets the Tone?

You do. If the conversation’s tone isn’t to your liking, it is because you have forgotten that you set the tone. When resetting the tone of a conversation, the first response you will most likely get is more of the old tone, or an outright challenge to your changing the tone (‘what made you suddenly… Continue reading Who Sets the Tone?