Are the differences between men and women as distinctive as we believe? Are men indeed from Mars and Women from Venus? Sometimes it can feel as though we are from different planets, but are we indeed that different? What are the differences between men and women? We can approach this question using the paradigm of… Read more »
What are your passions? What about your passion could be used in service to others? To the environment? The world? Can your love be tweaked in such a way that it becomes your great work, or at least your excellent work for right now? Many of us feel lost, feel like we spend our working… Read more »
Mystical experience can be so ineffable that to attempt to describe it in words diminishes it somewhat and fails inexorably to even touch upon the experience. Much of the literature on mysticism speaks of these experiences’ ineffable quality, whether the experience is one of deep insight or union. Seeking a union with or a glimpse… Read more »
Breath is the most crucial function for the existence of human life. We all know this, but we are not all aware of the most beneficial form of breathing. In this case, I am referring to nasal breathing. There are many benefits to Nasal breathing, and we shall list them in detail here. Firstly, Nasal… Read more »
In fighting and self-defence, there are only three fighting distances. These ranges are long-distance, medium-range, and close, or short range. Long-Distance Fighting Range Of these three, the first is the long-distance range is when you have the most options regarding your response when confronting potential danger. In this fighting distance, you can choose to run… Read more »
We all have intuition. We all have inner promptings from the still, small voice within us… but not all of us listen to and act upon its urgings. In fact, for many of us, the cacophony of chatter within our minds drowns out the soft-spoken voice of our intuition. If we were to clear away… Read more »
The single most important component of all meditation practices and soft style martial arts is Breathwork. If Breathwork is the most important component, then relaxation/looseness and sensitivity come second and third respectively. It is Breathwork that can facilitate a greater relaxation in the body and the psyche. This relaxation in turn makes it easier to… Read more »
The release of tension in the body can lead to the release of unconscious memories to the conscious mind. This is true because we can suppress painful or traumatic experiences by unconsciously tensing certain parts of our musculature. There is also anecdotal and subjective evidence to support this, such as the spontaneous tears that may… Read more »
There are occasionally times in our lives when uncertainty is king, and we need to step out of our comfort zone. This is often because we have no choice in the matter. The rug has been pulled out from under us and we must choose a new path. A path that feels risky and without… Read more »
On the benefits of solitude. Solitude is a word that can feel negative or positive, depending on each person’s pre-conceived ideas of the word’s true meaning. If one associates the word with a feeling of loneliness, then a negative association becomes a part of the word. However, if solitude conjures up images of reverie or… Read more »