I realized that in some of the articles I write, I do not actually outline a specific means by which to address a problem or improve one self. I instead suggest reading the other posts on this site, as spiritual and psychological well being is a result of practicing many spiritual and psychological principles in our lives. So, there may not be necessarily one answer to a given problem but a problem may be solved indirectly as a result of the culmination of our practice. And sometimes the answer lies in simply being aware.

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I am my biggest problem. I can blame life all I want but the real problem lies within. I believe this to be true of most people. Life is as good as we make it and how we view life is directly related to our spiritual and psychological condition. There are some people that are naturally healthy spiritually and mentally, whether due to their upbringing, their genes or their karma. They are naturally accepting of life and maintain relative peace and contentment, no matter what there lot. Others will need to work at being happy and peaceful. Read more…

The answer to this question has more to do with what’s going on inside of us more than what’s happening in our lives on the outside. Sure, life may be easier if we’re financially secure and all of our loved ones are healthy but we can still be happy and at peace through life’s trials and tribulations as well. Read more…

When we have a low self-esteem we typically do not have much compassion for ourselves which translates to us using the proverbial bat to beat ourselves for our mistakes or even our humanism. We are all human and therefore make mistakes or act in ways that we later realize were not for the best. This is a normal part of the human condition. A low self-esteem however, may not allow such imperfections without berating ourselves for our actions. Read more…

So, what’s most important in your life? You can probably rattle off the answers to that question rather quickly and with assurance. But, do you actually keep your priorities in there proper order? For example, it’s easy to say that your top priorities are, in this order, your family, your health, your spiritual or religious beliefs, your career, etc. But, how often do you neglect your health by eating poorly or drinking too much just to satisfy your immediate desires or work too much and neglect your family? Read more…

How often have we heard the statement, life is short? My question to you is… do you realize it yet? We never do know when our last breath will take place which is all the more reason why it’s important to make the most of every precious moment that we have in this life. Read more…

I have been reminded lately of the importance of maintaining balance in life. Sometimes we can push ourselves too hard trying to achieve an objective and become almost obsessed while losing our balance that is oh so important in this life. If we become too focused and driven to achieve any one goal, we risk neglecting other important aspects of our lives and will likely see the deterioration of our spiritual, emotional and psychological conditions. Read more…

Depression comes in many shapes and sizes ranging from mild to severe, from situational to clinical. This post will not focus on the medical aspects of depression such as definitions and diagnosis, as I am not a doctor or mental health professional, but will instead focus on ways of reducing or eliminating depression through spiritual and psychological means based on my experiences. Read more…

Are you unhappy or even miserable or just plain numb? Is something wrong with you and your life but you’re not sure what it is? I have heard many people describe themselves and their lives in such ways and they eventually realized that their primary problem was their drinking and/or substance abuse. True and lasting happiness is not likely for an active alcoholic or addict. Read more…

This post is about meditation, but not in the way that you may be accustomed. Sitting and walking meditation can be very helpful in many ways but what helps me the most is being mindful and aware of this moment as it is. Read more…