Now, 30 years later, and the new distractions with cell phones and swapping doom scrolling on the phone for hemi sync, guided meditations, writing in a journal or reading, I feel I have mastered quality sleep.
To achieve deeper, more restorative REM sleep, it’s important to focus on both your physical environment and mental health. Here’s a holistic approach that combines lifestyle, environmental factors, and mindfulness:
Read MoreAfter years and years of getting phone calls with “bad news” or an incident my eldest son was involved in, I became afraid of answering the phone. The mere experience of the phone ringing would put me into a state of panic. Now that my son has passed away, I no longer have that panic but still have to put in daily effort to practice ways to calm and soothe my dysregulated nervous system.
Read MoreBeing your true self and shedding the ego in a relationship is a powerful practice that involves deep self-awareness, vulnerability, and compassion. It means acting from a place of authenticity and emotional honesty, rather than from fear, pride, or defense mechanisms.
Read MoreWhen a man loves a woman, his feelings go beyond surface-level affection; they are deep, transformative, and rooted in respect and care. True love, in this context, involves a commitment to understanding her, not just on an emotional level but also on a deeper, spiritual one. He becomes attuned to her needs, desires, and dreams, and he seeks to support her in her personal growth and happiness. This love is marked by a desire to nurture her well-being, to protect her, and to be her confidant and companion through life’s ups and downs.
Read MoreWith the flu making its rounds and it seems to have hit or been hitting several people I know, I have been making sure to “up my game”. Along with taking higher doses of Vitamin D, getting sun on morning walks when it decides to come out.
Read MoreThe first step in healing your inner child is acknowledging that there’s an emotional part of you that may still be carrying the pain and experiences of your younger self. You can start by visualizing your inner child, perhaps by imagining the child version of yourself, or even looking at old photos. Try to connect with how your younger self felt during difficult moments
Read MoreAs for why you’re more afraid of losing a great love than of being hurt, it’s likely because love represents something deeply meaningful and integral to your emotional well-being. Losing it would not just be painful but would also signify a deep change in your life.
Read MoreEmotionally painful experiences can be profound spiritual lessons, offering opportunities for deep growth and transformation when approached with mindfulness and openness. Spiritually, emotional pain often arises as a call for self-awareness and inner alignment.
Read MoreIt’s exhausting to live in that constant state of alertness, wondering when or if the storm will come and if you’ll be strong enough to weather it without losing yourself in the process. The only way through it is to face it head on. To surrender and make peace with the situation, to attempt to resolve.
Read Moreif you dread going to work, remind yourself that you get to contribute your skills, earn a living, and support your life goals. Gratitude is a powerful tool for this shift. Ask yourself, “What would life be like if I didn’t have this opportunity?”
Read MoreFinally, peace with the past sets a healthier emotional tone for the future. It creates space for optimism and hope, allowing you to embrace new possibilities without being weighed down by previous disappointments.
Read MoreIt’s a choice, one which anyone has at any given moment. To be happy and make the best out of what we are dealt and see how things can work for us or be miserable and continue to complain about “how bad it is”.
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