Perspectives on Moral Well-Being: How Do You Measure Virtue?

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Do you believe that you’re essentially a good person? How do you measure your virtue? According to authors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz, life is worth living when you have a good philosophy of life. A strong life philosophy promotes moral well-being—the sense that you’re generally a virtuous person—by defining right and wrong behaviors. Continue reading to learn about various perspectives on moral well-being.

Motivation for Living Life Well: How 4 Views of Death Can Help

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How do you view death? How can your belief about death motivate you to live your life well? What you believe about death affects the way you live your life, for good or for bad. Life Worth Living discusses what a few philosophers and religious traditions say about death and how these beliefs put life into perspective in various ways. Read more to learn how different views of death might give you motivation for living life well.

How to Fix Your Mistakes: Insights From Religious Traditions

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When you realize you’ve made a mistake, what’s the first thing you do? How do you make things better? Yale professors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz wrote Life Worth Living as a guide to developing your own philosophy of life. But, even when you’re living a worthwhile and virtuous life, you’re bound to mess up. What you do next matters. Keep reading for some wisdom on how to fix your mistakes and move forward in a positive direction.

How to Make Your Own Philosophy in Life: Food for Thought

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Would you like to have your own life philosophy? Where should you start? What should you consider? In Life Worth Living, authors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz discuss the value of having a philosophy of life. They offer bite-sized chunks of various life philosophies to use as a springboard for building your own. Continue reading to learn how to make your own philosophy in life with inspiration from Nietzsche, Aristotle, Oscar Wilde, and others.

Self-Care for Grief: How to Navigate Mourning (Dr. Julie Smith)

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When you suffer a loss, should you dive head-first into mourning or stoically carry on? At what point is professional help advised? In this world, grief isn’t an option. But, healthy mourning is. While you can’t avoid the pain that comes with loss, you can choose to take constructive steps to process the pain in a way that honors your loss and helps you go on with life in a healthy way. Read more for Dr. Julie Smith’s practical insights into self-care for grief.

Foster Your Creative Intuition & Emotions to Unlock Synchronicity

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How strong is your creative intuition? Do you know how to channel your emotions into creativity? How often do you experience synchronicity? In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron shows you how to tap into your deeper creative self where your real emotions and wild ideas reside. One way to do this is to get a better handle on your creative intuition and feelings, which will also help you produce the art you’re intended to produce. Read more to learn Cameron’s advice for leveraging your creative intuition and emotions.

Your Inner Artist: 5 Steps to Tap Into It (Julia Cameron)

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How is artistry a spiritual practice? What, exactly, is art? Is there any untapped creativity inside you? In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron asserts that your inner artist is your deeper creative self that contains your seemingly crazy ideas, raw emotions, dreams, desires, and so on. This is a conduit for the creative force. The more intimate you are with this self, the more creative and artistically guided you’ll be. Keep reading to learn Cameron’s five-step process for connecting with your inner artist.

6 Holistic Healing Methods to Treat the Mind, Body, and Soul

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What is holistic healing? What methods are beneficial for your mind, body, and soul? Holistic healing is a non-traditional way to treat mental and physical conditions. Holistic healing methods—which don’t typically use pharmaceutical or surgical treatments—focus on caring for your physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs. Check out several holistic healing methods that work outside the box when it comes to wellness.

Karma by Sadhguru: Insights on Karma from a Yogi

Karma by Sadhguru: Insights on Karma from a Yogi

What are the key points in Karma by Sadhguru? What does Sadhguru teach about the law of karma? In Karma by Sadhguru, the author uses his background as a spiritual leader to explain how the reality of karma is different from misconceptions about it, and he details how to manage your karma. Understanding these concepts can help you live more intentionally and build positive karma. Read on to learn more about what the law of karma is and how it can apply to your life.