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The Trigger Tangle: Give Space for Healing

Dear Diary, I just want to acknowledge my triggers and emotions right now. My friend told me she was going for a hike, but she didn’t invite me. Whatever her reason might be—maybe she wants to go with a friend who isn’t in my circle, or perhaps it’s a colleague—what’s important here is my own… [keep reading]

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The Judgment Juxtaposition

Dear Diary, In today’s meditation, I had an interesting insight. Based on the teachings of the school of thought I’m following, I’m not inclined anymore to indulge my mind in judging and criticizing other people; they are my brothers, after all. Yet, recalling a quick interaction I had yesterday, I noticed some form of defensiveness… [keep reading]

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Celebrating Others and Embracing Personal Journey

Dear Universe, Today, I’m filled with gratitude for reuniting with an old friend. Seeing her with her partner and their beautiful baby girl was truly heartwarming. While a part of me could easily slip into self-reflection about my own relationship status and the absence of a family of my own, I choose instead to focus… [keep reading]

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Dealing with Criticism and Respecting Diversity of Beliefs

Dear Diary, I recently watched a video featuring a devout Catholic criticising ‘A Course in Miracles’ – the spiritual journey I’m currently engaged in. He accuses it of misrepresenting the Bible, claims it was written by the Devil, and offers other criticisms along these lines. The most unsettling claim he makes is that Helen Schuchman,… [keep reading]

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The Influence of Mind and Perception on Reality

Dear Diary I’ve come to this conclusion these days: we live constantly in our mind, which is actually totally biased with beliefs coming from the past and cannot be reliable in terms of perception of reality. Nevertheless we never question it. Even the few people that are vaguely aware of it or give it the… [keep reading]