Spiritual Archives

Do You Have Energy Blockages? Stop Living in the Past

What are energy blockages? What are the signs that your spiritual energy is blocked? And more importantly, what can you do to unblock it? Energy blockages are knots in your spiritual energy that form as a result of past trauma, preventing your energy from flowing freely. Once an energy block is established, your present life experience will always be polluted by the past until you release the block and allow the free flow of experience through your consciousness again. Keep reading ot learn about energy blockages and what to do to release them.

The Untethered Soul: Book Overview

What is The Untethered Soul book about? What keeps most people from realizing their true self, according to its author Michael Alan Singer? In his book The Untethered Soul, Michael Singer invites you on the journey beyond yourself and towards your true Self. He believes that the main reason people feel existentially empty and fragmented is that they are overidentified with their internal monologue and disconnected from their true Self. Here is a brief overview of Michael A. Singer’s book The Unterthered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself.

For Unconditional Happiness, Roll With the Bad

Is it possible to attain unconditional happiness? Do you think you can remain happy in spite of any challenges and misfortunes that life throws your way? According to Michael A. Singer, a spiritual teacher and the founder of the Temple of the Universe meditation center, your happiness shouldn’t be tied to external conditions that you don’t have control over. You can choose to stay happy no matter what. As paradoxical as it may sound, the key to attaining unconditional happiness is to drop resistance to the things that make you unhappy. Here is how you can achieve unconditional happiness, according

Mindful Relationships and Radical Acceptance

How can Radical Acceptance help us to improve our mindful relationships with other people? Why is community so important in Buddhism? Although we hear many stories of people who isolate themselves to go on spiritual journeys, humans are social creatures, and our spiritual journey can’t happen in isolation. The Buddha called sangha—community—a treasure of the spiritual path. That’s because communities have strength that individuals lack. Keep reading to learn why mindful relationships and community are important for Radical Acceptance.

How to Control Desires In Buddhism: Accept Them

Is it sinful and wrong to have desires? How can we shut our desires out? What do our desires tell us about our true feelings? Many mainstream religions, from Judaism and Christianity to Buddhism and Confucianism, teach that desire causes suffering. This does not mean that we should try to shut out and ignore our desires. In fact, we should welcome and accept our desires, examine them, and let them pass. Keep reading to learn the principles for how to control your desires in Buddhism.

The Bible in Literature: A Way to Deepen Messages

What does it mean when authors reference the Bible in literature? What biblical symbols should you be on the lookout for? Authors commonly reference the Bible to deepen the meaning of their work. Many authors also use the Bible to highlight the differences between religious tradition and modern life. Keep reading to learn why the Bible is so commonly referenced in literature and what those references may mean.

The 10 Rules of Ikigai Are the Key to Happiness

What are the 10 rules of ikigai? How can applying these rules help you live a happier and more fulfilling life? In their book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia outline 10 rules or commandments of ikigai. Use these rules as a map for fulfilling your life purpose in loving community with other people and the world around you. Keep reading for the 10 rules of ikigai, according to Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia.

The Top 5 Radical Acceptance Quotes by Dr. Tara Brach

What are the top five Radical Acceptance quotes from Tara Brach? How can these quotes help you understand Radical Acceptance better? Radical Acceptance is a meditative practice wherein we acknowledge what we’re experiencing—positive or negative—and welcome it. Dr. Tara Brach explores these ideas through the lens of a Buddhist in her book Radical Acceptance. Continue on for Radical Acceptance quotes.

Morita Therapy: Healing Through Acceptance

What is Morita therapy? What is the main premise behind the Morita therapeutic approach? Morita therapy is a Japanese form of life therapy informed by Zen principles. It teaches people in psychological crisis to accept their emotions instead of trying to control them. Keep reading to learn about Morita therapy.

Radical Acceptance: Tara Brach and Buddhism

What is Radical Acceptance about? How does Tara Brach combine the psychological aspects of Radical Acceptance with Buddhist teachings? Radical Acceptance is the practice of acknowledging your experiences so you can be more present in the moment. Dr. Tara Brach is a psychologist and a devout Buddhist and she explains how we can learn to accept each moment as it comes—without judging our experiences or ourselves. Continue on to learn more about Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach.