Always 10 minutes late? Or do you prefer being 15 minutes early? Does your spouse always have to do yet another task before leaving the house? Are you and your family quarreling endlessly about when to leave for an on-time arrival? First, stop fighting! Then, explore the possible reasoning behind...

"What is The Art of Becoming Unstuck all about?"

"The Art of Becoming Unstuck is a manifesto for personal freedom; it provides the tools to discover an easy-to-follow trail of breadcrumbs out of a stagnant, unhappy, and unfulfilling life toward an enriched and meaningful one. This practical life...

How to Deeply Connect with your Children through Presence 

For those of us who are parents, we are all too familiar with the joys and struggles of the journey. It is rewarding and fulfilling but can also be exhausting and overwhelming, especially when there are multiple demands on our time...

The Power of Self Awareness To Soar To New Heights 

By Elizabeth Ouellette

 

Life is not meant to be heavy,

Our unprocessed, repressed

emotional wounds make it so.

 

The path to lightness has to go

through the darkness of the past,

for the healing of the soul.

-- Arda Ozdemir

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By Arda Ozdemir and Elizabeth Ouellette

The hardship you experience fertilizes your growth.

Arda

Patterns

When we take a moment to step back from our busy lives, we notice that we live in patterns. These restrictive and limiting patterns stem from thoughts and beliefs we hold true...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...