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Beyond ‘Thank You’: Exploring the 3 Types of Gratitude
Understand and apply these 3 types of gratitude to experience a state a state of great-fullness. Adapted from my book ‘Awaken The Happy You.” When
Happiness Is A Choice (A Tale Of Two Wolves)
“Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy.” —Ralph Marston A Tale Of Two
Why Peace Of Mind Is So Hard To Find
Originally published September, 2019 There is no such thing as peace of mind. Mind means disturbance; restlessness itself is mind. — Nisagadatta Maharaj Everybody wants to experience
Non-Resistance and How to Calm an Angry Bull
“Be like teflon, not like velcro. Non-resistance is the key to a smooth, peaceful, non-sticky life!” —Richard Paterson As long as we inhabit these human
Stop Chasing Happiness And Start Choosing It Instead
“Everyone is chasing happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.” – Bertolt Brecht Your job is going well. Your relationship too. It’s
The Real You Is Ever Content, Always at Peace
“The real you is timeless and beyond life and death” — Nisargadatta Maharaj The basic premise of my book “Awaken the Happy You” is that there are
Coming Home to Your True Nature
The only thing that can give us true refuge is the awareness and love that is intrinsic to who we are. Ultimately, it’s our own
Extreme Minimalism — Leave Your Mind Outside The Door
“Setting the mind aside is the ultimate in extreme minimalism.” —Richard Paterson In this era of mass consumerism and chronic overstimulation, people have become more
How to Deal With Negative Emotions Effectively
“Negative emotions are like unwelcome guests. Just because they show up on your doorstep doesn’t mean they have a right to stay.”—Deepak Chopra In this
7 Ways to Get Out of Your Head And Embrace Life Fully
“Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more.” — Osho One day when I was around 9 or 10-years old, I
Awaken Your True Self—Uncover The Authentic You
Each one of us has to be our true self: fresh, solid, at ease, loving and compassionate. When we are our true selves, not only
Spiritual Awareness: A Curse Or A Blessing?
Originally published Jan, 2022 “Spiritual awareness is an understanding of being imbedded in a larger whole, a cosmic whole, of belonging to the universe.” –
The Guest House: A Poem By Rumi
Originally published March 25th 2021 The Guest House is a beautiful and insightful poem written by the 13th Century Sufi mystic Rumi, which you will
Why You Can’t Stop Thoughts… But You Can Stop Suffering
“You can’t stop thoughts from appearing but suffering is a choice.” Many people spend years looking for peace and contentment in places where it will
Why Peace Has Little To Do With What You’re Feeling
“Peace is not the highest goal in life. It’s the most fundamental requirement.” —Sadhguru There’s a quote I like from Robert Holden, director of the
