Barrie Davenport

With all of the violence, hatred, and negativity, it’s sometimes hard to remember that there’s still good in the world.

There’s so much divisiveness, anger, and ostracism between people – and even within families.

But when we look closely, we can see the profound beauty and shared humanity in others.

This realization reflects our natural compassion, and the practice of mindfulness of others can help us to show compassion more often.

We can find caring, loving, and meaningful ways to be mindful of others to foster mutual understanding and, ultimately, a more peaceful world.

For you, intrusive thoughts are just a part of life.

Something good happens, and your mind immediately conjures up a horrifying tableau of disasters.

But what if controlling your thoughts could change everything?

When you learn how to control your mind, you can change how circumstances shape your present and future.

You know the secret to bringing good out of anything.

Controlling your mind is the master key.

And it’s within your reach.

Do you find yourself worrying a lot?

Have you experienced trauma that you can’t seem to let go of?

Do you often feel unsafe or stressed or have difficulty processing emotions?

Never underestimate the power of your imagination.

You use it all the time to think about what can go wrong.

Why not flip the script and use it to create a haven for yourself to calm your mind and help you feel safe?

That’s the point of safe space meditation.

You’re in the midst of a spiritual awakening — but things aren’t feeling as blissful as you imagined.

Sure, you “feel spiritual,” but some days, you’re still lost, listless, and maybe even a bit sluggish.

You wonder: Isn’t life after a spiritual awakening**supposed to feel beautiful?

Today we’re unpacking why feeling aimless after significant energetic shifts is perfectly normal and a sign of actual progress.

Then, we’ll discuss a few tools to use when the spiritual blues descend.

Wait, what?

Is drawing to relax and find inner peace really a thing?

It sure is!

Though relaxation drawing isn’t a new concept, it seems to be popping up all over the place lately, and for a good reason.

The process is simple, the benefits are profound, and you can’t mess it up.

Additionally, although the end result isn’t the point of the practice, you might even wind up with some spiffy art to decorate your space.

Check yourself – do you feel anxious right now?

We have all experienced acute anxiety.

Some of us experience it regularly.

Daily triggers resulting in an uncontrolled unease or dread are natural.

And if those feelings have a traumatic root cause, the fear can feel overwhelming.

Rather than turning to medication, several exercises, called grounding techniques, can quickly and discretely help you regain emotional equilibrium.

Grounding techniques work because they utilize aspects of our daily lives that are familiar to us — our five senses.

Nature is like an old friend you just don’t spend enough time with but keep meaning to call.

Our busy lives always seem to get in the way.

Even when we plan some time in nature, it’s usually to do something specific, like hiking, camping, or fishing.

But intentional time in nature can soothe your soul, calm your nervous system, and refresh your mind.

It is the ultimate mindfulness activity that is easy, free, and provides a myriad of benefits.

For centuries, people have used visualization and meditation to reduce stress and heal mental anguish and physical wounds.

Even so, visualization has sometimes been viewed as new age hype not validated by science or reason.

However, research continues to confirm that the practice has significant positive effects on the mind and body.

We’re not psychics, but if you landed here, we bet you’re in the market for some soothing, spiritual, healing words.

And if we’re right, you’re in luck — because that’s what we’re discussing below.

Sometimes, life whips itself into a tizzy, and you find yourself caught in the middle.

The good news is that healing is possible.

Human brains have the power to overcome incredible feats.

So, to help with your spiritual and mindfulness practice, we’ve made a list of spiritual quotes.

Do you feel the need to explain yourself when you say no?

If so, you’re not alone.

Many people feel the need to justify their decisions, especially when it comes to saying no.

However, there is no need to do this.

The word no is a full sentence and doesn’t require any explanation.

Let’s discuss why saying no is important and how you can learn to stand up for yourself and your decisions.