There’s a powerful truth in Carl Jung’s words: “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.”So many of our choices, reactions, fears, and even repeated life patterns are not entirely conscious decisions—but subtle reflections of beliefs, memories, or wounds hidden beneath the surface. The unconscious isContinue reading “Make the Unconscious Conscious—Or It Will Rule Your Life”
Tag Archives: mindfulness
The Two Halves of Life: Building the Ego and Then Letting It Go
There’s a profound truth in the idea that the first half of life is about building a strong ego, while the second half is about dismantling it. It’s a paradox that many people either never encounter or outright avoid. In the first half of life, we learn to navigate the external world. We chase success,Continue reading “The Two Halves of Life: Building the Ego and Then Letting It Go”
The Absurd Escape: Why We Avoid Facing Our Own Souls
Carl Jung once said, “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls.” And isn’t it true? We often go to great lengths—busyness, distractions, drama, and even self-destruction—just to avoid sitting in stillness and meeting the raw truth that lives inside us. We fill our schedules with endlessContinue reading “The Absurd Escape: Why We Avoid Facing Our Own Souls”
Break the Chains Within: How Self-Awareness Frees Us from Our Limitations
The best way to free ourselves from our limitations is to first recognize them. Many of us live in invisible cages built from past conditioning, unexamined beliefs, and fears that no longer serve us. These limitations are not always external — often, they’re internal narratives we unconsciously repeat. Self-awareness is the key.Without awareness, we moveContinue reading “Break the Chains Within: How Self-Awareness Frees Us from Our Limitations”
Live in peace, not in pieces
On a trip to Cambodia, I stumbled upon a quote at a quiet little spot called Peace Café. It said, “Live in peace, not in pieces.” That line etched itself into my memory. Simple, but striking. And the more I reflect on it, the more I see its truth playing out in our everyday lives.Continue reading “Live in peace, not in pieces”
On Life’s Journey: Faith, Virtue, Wisdom, and Mindfulness
Life is a journey—unpredictable, sometimes turbulent, yet profoundly transformative. Along this path, we seek guidance, comfort, and protection to navigate the uncertainties and challenges that arise. Just as a traveller requires sustenance, shelter, illumination, and security, we, too, need essential elements to support our spiritual and emotional well-being. Faith, virtuous deeds, wisdom, and mindfulness serveContinue reading “On Life’s Journey: Faith, Virtue, Wisdom, and Mindfulness”
Put Your Mask on First: The Importance of Self-Help and Healing
If you’ve ever been on an aeroplane, you’ve heard the familiar safety instruction: “Put your mask on first before helping others.” While this directive is meant for emergencies, it holds a profound metaphorical truth applicable to life. In a world where responsibilities and obligations can overwhelm us, prioritizing self-care, healing, and personal growth is essential—notContinue reading “Put Your Mask on First: The Importance of Self-Help and Healing”
Physical Spiritual Exercise
Physical exercise gives us the strength to move our bodies powerfully. Spiritual exercise gives us the strength to just as powerfully sit inwardly still.Physical exercise and spiritual exercise are two sides of the same coin—each designed to enhance our capacity for strength, balance, and resilience, but in profoundly different ways. Physical exercise is often seenContinue reading “Physical Spiritual Exercise”
Life as a Cash Register: Every Thought, Every Deed Matters
Imagine life as a cash register—every thought, every deed, every choice we make is an entry that leaves an imprint on our personal ledger. Like transactions, each action is recorded and contributes to the balance of our lives, shaping our character, relationships, and experiences. Just as in a store where a cashier’s entries determine theContinue reading “Life as a Cash Register: Every Thought, Every Deed Matters”
Ancient laws that never fail
*-To be rich, – Give.* *-To succeed, – Serve.* *-To laugh, – Make someone laugh.* *-To prosper, – Be honest.* *-To excel, – Be faithful.* *-To go far, – Get up early.* *-To change someone, -Change yourself!* *-To be great, – Be disciplined,* *-To be strong, – Pray often.* *-To do a lot, – SpeakContinue reading “Ancient laws that never fail”
