All of the ways that we deal with darkness will fall short unless there is a solution that lies beyond the divided self. As long as one part of you wants to get better while another part of you holds on to negativity, you will be conflicted. The world’s wisdom traditions all teach that there is a way out of the divided self; therefore, by following this way, one should find healing from everyday problems like depression and anxiety. Calling them everyday is not to diminish the suffering that is caused. I could have called them age-old problems or the burden of being human. But the solution to negativity is also age-old and part of being human. In practical terms there are three parts to the spiritual solution.
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How to Dispel Darkness (Part 2)
All of the ways that we deal with darkness will fall short unless there is a solution that lies beyond the divided self. As long as one part of you wants to get better while another part of you holds on to negativity, you will be conflicted. The world’s wisdom traditions all teach that there is a way out of the divided self; therefore, by following this way, one should find healing from everyday problems like depression and anxiety. Calling them everyday is not to diminish the suffering that is caused. I could have called them age-old problems or the burden of being human. But the solution to negativity is also age-old and part of being human. In practical terms there are three parts to the spiritual solution.
Romantic Chemistry
What really is romantic chemistry? Attraction? If it is an illusion, why is it so important to have it with a partner? What if you recognize a good person with whom you have no romantic chemistry, is it worthwhile, in your opinion, to make a relationship happen with this person? Is it better to choose someone who is a wonderful person, even if there is no attraction, because chemistry dies eventually anyway? A best friend rather than a lover? Thanks for answering my question.
Spiritual Solution #9: Law of Least Effort, Inside and Out
By Deepak Chopra and Annie Bond (more…)
Daily Inspiration
Instead of motivation look for inspiration. Inspiration comes from the same word as spirit. When you are inspired, the spirit moves you. -Deepak Chopra