“Self is what gives breath to Life. You need not search for It, It is Here. You are That through which you would search. You are what you are looking for! And That is All it is.” Papaji
In the last post, we talked about the most intelligent thing you could every do, which is to turn your attention inside – to live from ... Read entire article
“Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.” Sri Ramana Maharshi
I must admit, I love happiness. I’m not one of those people who seeks out drama or thrives on conflict. It has simply been my quest in life to be happy. And it has sometimes been a rocky road.
Is Happiness Here?A quest ... Read entire article
In parts one and two of this series, we examined what inner peace actually means and the qualities of the warrior that are necessary to discover peace. In this post, we explore the nuts and bolts of how to actually live in peace. Inner peace sounds great, and we love it when it pervades our lives, but how can it be sustainable and enduring? ... Read entire article
“If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?” Dogen, 13th century Zen master
What a curious title – How to Be Curious. Isn’t curiosity inherent to being human and completely natural? Why do we need to learn how to be curious?
We are naturally curious from birth, striving to know, to understand, and to make sense ... Read entire article
Below are two audios for you that accompany the two-part series of posts, “The Warrior’s Way to Inner Peace.” Feel free to download them and listen as often as you like, as these are reminders we can all benefit from. You might even write down the warrior qualities – willingness, courage, perseverance, self-sacrifice, taking responsibility, and living in the unknown – and see how these can be cultivated in your own life.
The first one is a guided ... Read entire article
“The warrior’s approach is to say ‘yes’ to life: ‘yea’ to it all.”
Joseph Campbell
In Part 1 of this series, “What is Inner Peace?,” we learned that inner peace is revealed when we receive all of our experience without resistance. The path to peace is actually quite radical. It means turning our attention inward to become conscious of everything that arises – thoughts, physical sensations, emotions. ... Read entire article
Google the phrase “warrior archetype,” and you will find magnificent stories of gods and goddesses from many cultures and traditions that highlight personal qualities inspiring us to thrive in the face of challenges. Warriors don’t simply fight; they show courage, strength, and perseverance as they take a stand for what they know to be true.
The journey to discover inner peace is a ruthless one that requires ... Read entire article
This is the fourth in a series of posts on Life Lessons from Our Elders. You can find the previous ones here (#1, #2, #3).
I have seen older people resist the changes that aging naturally brings, and I have seen others receive what life offers them in such a gentle and gracious way. The lesson from my elders is that if you want to be peaceful ... Read entire article
This is the second in a series of posts about Life Lessons from Our Elders. The first one, Be Present for Your Life, can be found here. These are lessons for anyone at any age, as there is so much we can learn from one another.
Most young people have no idea of the riches they possess. I know I didn’t (I’m 54 now). Good ... Read entire article
This is a guided process to help you come to peace with fear. It is a companion to the post called, “How (and Why) to Make Fear Your Friend.” Play this audio as often as you need to, as you are likely to discover something new each time.
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Hi, I’m Gail Brenner, Ph.D., psychologist and blogger. Here you will find inspiration to help you reclaim your natural life. Discover that inner peace is absolutely possible, happiness and fulfillment your birthright. Come on in. Be inspired. Awaken to A Flourishing Life!
