According to the World Health Organization, depression affects 300 million people worldwide, and while it may be common, it is nothing to act commonly about. Depression is not to be confused with sadness or malaise. Depression is an intense, lingering despair that can lead to a debilitating lack of confidence, severe lack of motivation, and crippling isolation. If you…
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The word Tantra conjures up ideas of mind-blowing sex. Although this is part of it, the foundations of Tantra are rooted in spiritual practice, enlightenment, and a deep intimacy with oneself. It is typical for westerners in our addiction to instant gratification to want to just skip to the orgasm. However, building a strong foundation of solo practice is…
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“Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there.” Eckhart Tolle Research has shown that meditation reduces anxiety, but being mindful of our stress and worry is sometimes the last thing we want to do. When I used to sit in meditation, I would notice my racing thoughts and shallow breath, feel the fluttering of butterflies in…
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Fifteen years ago, someone gave me a gift that changed everything. It was the book “You can Heal Your Life” by Louise L Hay. It was the first time I considered the possibility that our thoughts impact our health, wellbeing, relationships, and, therefore, our reality. The same friend that gave me the book soon became a magnet for…
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It was a beautiful, unseasonably warm day at a concert in LA. The sky was turning cotton-candy pink as the sun set. Lovers and friends were sprinkled across the bright green AstroTurf, pouring wine into red cups and bouncing oversized beach balls through the crowd. I was trying to sing along to a song I barely knew, and as…
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