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The Farmer & His Horse

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An Old Taoist Parable

There is an old Taoist parable, sometimes called “Sai Weng Loses His Horse” or simply “The Farmer and His Horse,” that beautifully illustrates how fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and how quickly we label events as purely “good” or “bad.” It is a story about impermanence. 

A farmer lived with his son and a fine horse that helped sustain the family. One day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to offer sympathy:
“Such terrible luck — your only horse is gone!” The farmer replied calmly,“Maybe. […]

How do you Forgive someone who Hurt you?

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How do you forgive someone who hurt you?

Something a lot of people get wrong is that forgiveness is about the other person and not about you. If the other person actually isn’t willing to meet you,  there are ways that you can forgive that don’t require the other person showing up.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what most people think it means. It doesn’t mean pretend it didn’t happen. It doesn’t mean being the bigger person, […]

Instructions Before Visiting Earth

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This poem by poet James McCrea may help you remember why we came to Earth.

These are wise words to embrace the human experience.
A reminder of our higher purpose in this crazy world.
This could be the manual we were all supposed to come with to this planet.
If we all understood these deep guidelines, the world would be a different place.

Instructions before visiting Earth

In the event that you wake up
and find your soul separated from Source
and manifest into material form, […]

The Hard Truth

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You have been given a precious, priceless gift, the gift of life. What are you doing with it?
The hard truth is that if you wait until you feel better to start living, you might be waiting forever.
Go live your life. Do it sad. Do it anxious. Do it uncertain. Because healing doesn’t always come before the experience. Sometimes, the experience is what heals you.
This truth is a reminder that life does not wait for the perfect moment. […]

Walking on Eggshells

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What does it Feel like Walking on Eggshells?

In a safe relationship you thrive. You feel safe to be who you are. Emotions are disclosed and talked about.
In our early childhood, some of us were conditioned to mind read, walk on egg shells, and be responsible for people’s emotions. We were hyper vigilant because we had to be, but not any more.
Walking on eggshells around someone can be one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences. […]

Stanford’s top expert advice to prime our metabolic function

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Latest research reveals that 93% of adults are walking around with metabolic dysfunction and most have no idea.
It’s the hidden reason why you:
• Can’t lose weight no matter what you try
• Feel brain fog all day
• Wake up tired and stay tired
Stanford’s top metabolism expert Dr. Casey Means calls it the root cause of most chronic disease.
The good news? You can fix it, naturally. Here are the 10 tips to fix your metabolism & […]

The High Cost of Avoiding Self-Work

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I know it can be super tempting to just sweep things under the rug and avoid dealing with the tough stuff, but trust me, that avoidance ends up costing you big time down the road.
I’ve seen it happen time and time again – people who just keep putting off that self-work, whether it’s addressing unhealthy patterns in their relationships, getting their finances in order, or taking care of their physical and mental health.
And you know what happens? […]

Spiritual Bypassing

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What is Spiritual Bypassing? 

Spiritual Bypassing or Spiritual Materialism, has become rampant lately in both religious and non-religious circles. But what is Spiritual Bypassing?
According to author Teal Swan, it is the practice of using spiritual beliefs to avoid facing or healing one’s painful feelings, unresolved wounds and unmet needs. It is a state of avoidance and therefore it is a state of RESISTANCE. […]

Five Unexpected Signs You’re on your Healing Journey

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Many of us have this preconception of what our healing journey must look like.
There are obvious signs that we are on the right path, and yet we might take them as evidence that we are stuck.
We need to remember that healing looks messy many times. We may even feel that we are falling apart when in fact we are evolving, but the transition may be a little confusing.

Five significant signs that we may overlook

Relationships are shifting: You are actually making wise choices by being intentional around who you spend time with. […]

A New Perspective on Life

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Eventually, everyone gets forgotten.
In just a few generations, no one will remember your name, your struggles, your achievements, or your failures. Whatever feels so important now will disappear completely.
So, why spend your precious time taking everything so seriously? Why worry about what others think? Why stress over small problems? Why care about mistakes that no one will remember?
Think about it. You’re living a temporary life on a tiny planet in an endless universe. […]