Discover the peace of your timeless Self
“The Light of Depression” is a conversation that took place with a friend struggling with depression.
They agreed to let me record our talk and share it. We both felt it useful because it demonstrated what the mind does in this state and how our conscious awareness allows us to move through it.
Continue reading “Awaken Within the Light of Depression: A Conversation”Thinking traps are inauthentic thought patterns that negatively affect our mood and behavior. In other words, they are not based on facts or reality. Rather, they are our mind’s perceived delusions and fears.
In truth, everyone is susceptible to thinking traps and often we don’t realize when we have fallen victim to them. So, being aware of them will help you dispel unhealthy thought patterns. As a result, you will reduce stress, safeguard your mental health, and achieve clarity and peace of mind.
Continue reading “12 Thinking Traps You Need to be Aware Of”A few nights ago, I could not sleep and started writing this short story about the friends in my head; Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and ADHD. With mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry, my perspective about mental illness has shifted, and I can now make light out of my experience.
In truth, I wrote this story from a carefree place, and if you read it with a serious tone, you may miss the intended sarcasm and irony. I hope it makes you laugh and gives you hope, but if it makes you cry, know that you are not alone. Either way, please let me know in the comments if you can relate to this story.
My hope is that those who are struggling with anxiety and depression will become aware that there is a way to be free despite the inner turmoil.
You can find peace even if mental illness walks with you. I know this because it walks with me and I have learned that it is okay. You can read my bio here.
Emotions and mental states are constantly changing, but peace is available in every moment, for everyone.
Continue reading “Short Story: The Friends in my Head”Often we forget that every form is impermanent, yet, we cannot escape this reality. There is deep wisdom in this recognition. Everything in this life is temporary, and birth and death arise together. In truth, the dark night of the soul comes to wake us up to the light of our eternal being.
Continue reading “The Dark Night of the Soul”What exactly is mindfulness and why should we care about it? Well, we often make up our minds about something within a very short period of time. Influencers, bloggers, writers, advertisers, salespeople, almost everyone who has ever tried to engage or convince anyone of anything, knows that they must have a compelling hook. This is the extent of mine and if you are still reading, great, but at any point that can change because of a single deciding factor: a thought.
Facing painful emotions can be incredibly difficult, regardless of their cause.
So, whether you are dealing with uncertainty, loss, illness, fear, shame, guilt, or sadness, the pain inside can be unbearable.
For this reason, people often dissociate or ignore their suffering. But you transcend painful emotions faster by consciously facing them.
Continue reading “Facing Painful Emotions”Difficulty making decisions is a common result of stress, anxiety, and depression. We second guess ourselves, ruminate over what we should or shouldn’t do, weigh the pros and the cons and the list goes on. It can be like trying to draw out the most detailed map but still not knowing how to reach your desired destination.
