Why did you come to life?
To fully experience every moment
Until you find your essence, that is
Who you are without the layers.
Arda
Since I was 12 years old, I've been relentlessly asking myself, "What is the Meaning of Life?" Even though many claimed this...
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How to go from Contention to Connection with Loved Ones
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Q&A with Arda Ozdemir, Spiritual Mentor & Author of The Art of Becoming Unstuck
Q: Arda, from your perspective, why are boundaries important?
A: Boundaries are important to maintain our own individuality while creating beautiful, meaningful relationships with others. They are a key...
A typical morning. My sister and I are headed to work. She’s driving and I’m in the passenger seat. She tries to converse, but I’m fidgety. I glance at my phone. I’ve been waiting for a response from a business partner for an important meeting this week and it’s not...
Last weekend, I planned to meet a friend at 7:45 on Sunday morning. I arrived a little early (growing up, I learned 10 minutes early was considered “on time,” but arriving “on time” meant you were just plain late). My friend pulled up on time (which means she was late). As...
