To be truly conscious is to be present at all times. Easier said than done, right? We only use 5% of our conscious mind. The remaining 95% is our subconscious and unconscious mind. To be conscious requires us to be the observer of our mind, to remain in our centre and turn our awareness away Read More
To read the first piece in this two-part series on understanding the shadow and the ego, as well as the relationship between them, click here. So, now that we know the ego is not the issue here, we can realise it is the illusion of who we think we are. The self. When we get Read More
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” — Carl Jung Just like we all have a will, a mind and a heart, we all have a shadow side. It’s about whether or not we want to identify with it. But what exactly is the shadow? Carl Jung said Read More
“If you approach the ocean with a cup, you can only take away a cupful; if you approach it with a bucket, you can take away a bucketful.” — Ramana Maharshi If you think you deserve better, then the question for you is, ‘what are you hanging on to or not letting go of?’ If Read More
To read the first piece in this two-part series on how to regain control of our thoughts, emotions and beliefs in the face of fear and uncertainty, click here. We are not victims of circumstance. We have the power to be whoever we want to be. Therefore, if we want to change our lives, it Read More