Post by VanCityLifeCoach.com “Attachment is the root of suffering.” – The Buddha I’ve been reading a lot about detachment, or non-attachment if you rather and like most, I’ve always believed the philosophy of detachment simply meant not letting material possessions have rule over your life. Which I guess is true, but teachings suggest that detachment […]
The beauty of life, is that we have the opportunity to live it. So long as we maintain awareness within present moments, life can be experienced fully. We can spend hours delving into non-existent pockets of time that satisfy our fears and suppress our truest desires. But if we do allow our minds to wander […]
Whenever you’re having a bad day or just need to clear your thoughts, try adopting some of the following principles to uplift your spirit, so that you can continue to deal with whatever life decides to throw your way. #1 Liberation Be honest and confess your heart out. We all have secrets that weigh us […]
Only when the Lion has evaluated and reflected, will the path he must take become highlighted. Although he may be uncertain, the lessons he carries with him will uphold his identity and keep him protected. Only once he has discovered all that lurks beyond this point, can he invite his pride along to join him. Our emotions […]
I feel I’ve worked very hard over the last few years to build a life free from as many negative stresses as possible. Yet, as hard as I work to avoid it, sometimes life just throws a negative force my way and I get affected. I wish I could tell you that I have a […]
They say love can make you do crazy things and if you’ve ever experienced it you’d probably agree. The emotion is so powerful that it has an overwhelming impact on your identity. When I think about it, I could probably push myself to do a lot of senseless things for the people I love. When […]
Heard this track by Lauryn Hill years ago, remembered it recently and the message in this song is poignant and incredibly freeing. For anyone just not feeling like themselves, feeling a bit lost or generally burdened by anything; it’s a good track to listen to. Motivating, empowering and deeply personal. I thought I’d share this […]
When we find ourselves in moments of anger, there’s usually an element of control that’s missing. We fear what we’re not in control of, which is why I think this primitive aggression takes over. It’s a way for us to reassert ourselves and regain control. I reckon we secretly enjoy these moments of rage because […]
Facing a crisis My life began to get pulled into different directions as my mind kept pacing from one aspect of it to another. I was trying to balance day-to-day motions and emotions, while constructing the next chapter of my life. I found myself losing control because I was motivated by fear. I had built […]
I’ve been meditating a lot recently and as I’m still learning how to settle my mind and maintain stillness, I’ve began to notice a subtle sensation of detachment from my everyday life. I began to feel as if I was entering a new era of awareness and I was waiting for my reality to catch up. […]
The Lion's Life 