Barrie Davenport There are two types of “cord cutting.”
One is the act of giving up cable television in your house, and the other is an energetic cleansing tool that can have a powerful and positive impact on your life.
Today, we’re discussing the latter — spiritual cord severing, specifically: cutting ties with candles.
Cord cutting can detach you from things, people, ideas, addictions, and even fears.
Whether you want to disavow a recent event or something that happened 20 years ago, cord cutting can help.
Earthing is the practice of walking barefoot on the Earth’s surface, which is said to improve your health by allowing your body to absorb negative ions from the ground.
You can also practice it by using devices that create a current that moves through the body.
Some people believe earthing can also help reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and relieve pain.
Like most people, you probably think of earthing as a completely natural way to improve your health.
But what about the potential negative side effects?
Is there anything to worry about?
Let’s take a closer look at the potential risks associated with earthing and help you decide if it’s right for you.
Monks from Nepal and Tibet and the people who live in and around that central Himalayan country are all about looking within and living mindfully.
They reach a state of inner peace and equanimity through meditation practices and living simply.
One of the best ways to get into this esoteric space where time stops and another reality appears is to use a singing bowl.
Singing bowls from India date back more than 5,000 years.
According to ancient texts, singing bowls came from India to Tibet when the tantric master Padmasambhava brought one to Tibet in the 8th century.
It can be hard to find peace and calm in today’s hectic world.
The media constantly bombards us with messages, news, and extraneous information.
It can be challenging to stay centered and focused amid all this noise.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of 11 centering activities to help you find your peaceful center.
Whether you’re looking to relax after a long day or need a few minutes to yourself before a meeting, these activities will help you achieve inner peace.
Most people have heard of mindfulness meditation — but analytical meditation may be a brand new concept to many.
Of all the Buddhist meditation techniques, it’s one of the most active-minded ones.
But don’t let that fool you.
Analytical meditation requires intense control, but it helps people distinguish their thoughts from the thinker, making it an excellent focus exercise.
How is it done?
What are its benefits?
Pull up a cushion, and let’s review the ins, outs, upsides, and downsides of analytical meditation.
You’ve probably read (or heard) about the good things that come from journaling, but do you know the science behind gratitude journaling, in particular?
Keeping a daily gratitude journal can transform not only your mindset but the direction and impact of your life.
In just a few minutes a day, you can take your morning perspective from blah to breathtaking.
That’s the power of writing down your gratitude list as a daily journal entry.
You need that positivity in your life, and it’s yours for the taking.
Although nighttime is supposed to be a period of rest, sometimes our minds can’t help but race when trying to fall asleep.
By writing down your thoughts and feelings before bed, you can clear your mind and relax into sleep.
To that end, we present 61-night journal prompts to help get you started on a two-month bedtime journalling challenge.
Give our nighttime journal prompts a try and watch the benefits of this practice unfold over time!
Louise Hay was one of the most inspirational and impactful self-help, personal growth gurus ever to walk the face of the Earth — and though she’s passed on to greener pastures, her words are still helping people in need of a life boost.
She founded Hay House, a publishing company concentrating on new thought books and featuring authors such as Deepak Chopra and Michael Andranik Goorjian.
So today, let’s explore 102 affirmations penned by the master.
We all have certain traits we are proud of, and then there are others we do not like people to see.
Some of these traits can embarrass or trigger us.
So, we try to hide them from ourselves and others.
These are the parts referred to as shadow self.
Accepting our shadow selves can be difficult.
Most people try to repress those hidden parts.
And while it is not always easy, certain books and journals can help you face that part of yourself and heal.
Are you aware of your shadow self?
No, not the silhouette cast by the sun.
We’re talking about your inner self – the one that lives subconsciously within you.
The unknown one that’s part of your personality, behaviors, and feelings.
The one you keep hidden from the rest of the world, and often, yourself.
Doing shadow work can help you uncover and face your darker side, allowing you to discover and reveal your authentic self both shamelessly and confidently.