Spiritual Archives

Eckhart Tolle: How Emotions Form Our Identity

What exactly are emotions? How do emotions relate to thoughts? According to spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, emotions are our bodies’ responses to our thought elements (morals, values, and beliefs). He says that our emotions aren’t caused by situations, but by the thoughts, we have about the situation. Over time, he argues, recurring thoughts and emotions become part of our identity and become the lens through which we interpret the world. Here’s how Eckhart Tolle explains emotions and their role in identity formation.

Eckhart Tolle: Our Ego Is Destroying the Planet

What is ego consciousness? How is our collective ego destroying the planet? According to Eckhart Tolle, collectively humanity is caught up in the mindless ego consciousness. Because the ego always wants more and better, it drives consumerism, which depletes the planet’s resources at an unsustainable rate. In his book A New Earth, he argues that we must evolve out of this state if we are to preserve our species and the planet, and the critical point is now. Here’s how the ego is destroying the planet and why the time to act is now.

Living a Fulfilled Life: A Journey to Happiness

Do you feel fulfilled in your life? Do you find that you tend to revert to your old patterns once you finally get in the “flow”? Living a fulfilled life is different from living the life most people are accustomed to. Therefore, it will take a whole overhaul of your life and a serious amount of diligent maintenance to avoid falling back into your old patterns of thought and behavior. Here are some practical changes you can make in your life to make a state of fulfillment your default state.

Your Mind Is a Battlefield—Here’s How to Win the War

In your mind, do positive thoughts or negative thoughts usually win? How can you give positivity the advantage? Positive thoughts are the key to a happy life because they lead to positive words and actions. When you think positively, you treat yourself and other people better, enjoy healthier relationships, make better choices, and are resilient in the face of adversity. Joyce Meyer asserts that positivity is difficult because the devil attacks your mind with negativity. But there’s something you can do about. Keep reading to learn how your mind is a battlefield—and how to win the war.

Doubts About God on the Battlefield of the Mind

Where does spiritual doubt come from, and where can it lead? What’s the difference between doubt and unbelief? When Jesus called Peter to walk on water, Peter did it—for a moment. According to Joyce Meyer, doubt caused Peter to sink. In Battlefield of the Mind, Meyer discusses what doubt is, how it differs from unbelief, and how we can fight both doubt and unbelief. Read more for a concise discussion of doubts about God.

What Is a Victim Mentality Really About?

What is a victim mentality? Where does it come from? How can it impact our lives? Joyce Meyer argues that the devil attacks our minds with negative thoughts. One category of negativity is self-pity, or a victim mentality. Not only does this mentality trap us in a dark mindset, it makes us believe that we can’t make choices and changes. Keep reading to learn more about the pitfalls of self-pity.

Having the Mindset of Christ: 3 Ways to Be Like Jesus

Are you more like Jesus today than you were yesterday? What can you do to think like Christ? What difference would it make in your life? Joyce Meyer explains that Jesus is the paragon of maintaining a positive mind in the face of suffering. Therefore, as we try to live a positive life ourselves, we should try to emulate his mindset. While this may seem like an impossible task, Meyer reminds us that God invites all Christians to share the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit. Read more to learn about the steps toward having the mindset of Christ.

How to Keep a Positive Mindset (Battlefield of the Mind)

Do you own your thoughts? Are they mostly positive or negative? Thinking positive is paramount to living a happy and successful life because our thoughts become self-fulfilling prophecies. That’s the position of Joyce Meyer, who implores us to take ownership of our thoughts—focusing on God and remembering that the devil tries to keep our minds negative. Keep reading to learn how to keep a positive mindset.

How to Stop Being Envious of Others (Joyce Meyer)

Do you constantly compare yourselves to others? Do you wish you had what they have? Many of us live in a culture of competition. We feel that our value is measured by our success. Christian author Joyce Meyer asserts that this culture is not the way God’s kingdom operates, and we can free ourselves from the trap of envy if we adopt God’s values and perspective. Keep reading for insights on how to stop being envious of others.

Battlefield of the Mind Quotes From Joyce Meyer

What are some of the best quotes from Joyce Meyer’s book Battlefield of the Mind? What’s their context and meaning? In Battlefield of the Mind, Meyer explains that the devil corrupts our minds with negativity. The good news is that God is on our side. Meyer shows us how we can fight off the devil’s attacks and find joy and satisfaction with God’s positivity as our guide. Keep reading for some of the best Battlefield of the Mind quotes.