Personal growth

  • Exploring the Hidden Consciousness of the Right Brain

    Exploring the Hidden Consciousness of the Right Brain

    Why science says listening to the quieter half of your consciousness is so important. Who are you, really? Who is the conscious self that is currently reading these words. One way to answer this question is to look at the structure of the brain.

  • Why Being Different is Your Superpower: Challenging Society’s Norms

    Why Being Different is Your Superpower: Challenging Society’s Norms

    One of the important aspects of finding meaning and spirituality in life is learning to accept who we are—without judgement—because sometimes those very traits we are most ashamed about are actually great strengths, in the appropriate environment. And thus, if we can adjust our core beliefs to incorporate a more positive view of ourselves, we…

  • Living With Meaning – Part 1: The Inevitability of Belief

    Living With Meaning – Part 1: The Inevitability of Belief

    Throughout our lives, belief is the thread that weaves together our experiences, perceptions, and understandings. Whether you identify as religious, atheist, or agnostic, belief is the version of reality you think is true. Whether you are a staunch advocate of science and reason or have deeply held political ideologies or moral convictions, belief underpins how…

  • How to Meditate Anywhere: A Still-Life Meditation Technique

    How to Meditate Anywhere: A Still-Life Meditation Technique

    Did you know that you can brush up on your meditation or mindfulness skills in the most ordinary of circumstances? At the breakfast table, on a park bench, or waiting in line at the checkout, for example. In this article, I’ll show you one quick way to practice a little mindful meditation.