The Meaning of Life: Understanding Your Purpose as a Spiritual Being Mar 14, 2023

 

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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3 Signs Your Fight or Flight Response Is Running Your Life (And What to Do About It) anxiety fight or flight stress Mar 08, 2023

The flight or flight response is a common topic of discussion here — after all, for many of us, this innate defense mechanism has a greater influence on our lives than we often realize.

Our fight or flight response is a natural survival mechanism that helps us respond to perceived danger....

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Discovering Your True Self: The Three Phases of Self-Knowledge Feb 08, 2023

What is the purpose of your life? Who are you? What is self-realization? What is awakening to one’s purpose? What does spiritual awakening entail, and how does one embark on such a journey of self-discovery? 

While everyone’s spiritual growth journey is unique, there is one...

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Why are you defensive? communication skills defensiveness relationships Jan 24, 2023

Defensiveness can mean you’re avoiding feelings of hurt or rejection

 

Do you often find you’re defensive in relationships? This can manifest in a number of ways, such as feeling like you have to constantly justify your actions or decisions, feeling like you’re always...

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Set Yourself Up for Success: Tips for Fulfilling Your New Year's Resolutions goal setting motivation new years resolutions Dec 28, 2022

Make 2023 the year you achieve your goals with practical strategies that set you up to succeed.

As the new year approaches, many of us start thinking about the positive changes we want to make in our life.

New Year's resolutions can be a great way to motivate us to do...

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Create Stronger Connections With Family This Season holiday stress relationships Dec 15, 2022

How to go from Contention to Connection with Loved Ones

Holiday gatherings with family can be a great opportunity to reconnect and strengthen relationships, but they can also be a source of stress and tension. To ensure your family gathering is a positive experience, here are some tips that will...

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How To Set Boundaries for Healthier Relationships boundaries relationships Nov 08, 2022

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...

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Anxiety, a Human Condition anxiety Oct 18, 2022

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...

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Aha Moments: How Pausing Helps Us Understand Our Reactions emotional mastery life skills mindfulness relationships self awareness Oct 12, 2022

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...

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