This weeks tip is perhaps the most radical and simple of all:TIP 6- Be Real: Don't pretend you are feeling happy, healthy and peaceful when you're notBeing a good or a spiritual person does not mean being happy, smiley and nice all of the time. This line of thinking is incredibly dangerous. It sounds strikingly similar to the thought that a truly healthy person is a skinny vegan who always wears flowy yoga clothes. I call bullshit on this. Bullshit. BULLSHIT!
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In an older post on spiritual practice, I explored the notion that spiritual practice is literally a way to practice skills that will show up for us when we're off the cushion, the mat, or the treatment table. In this post I'd like to talk a little bit about the value of consistency in our daily practice
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Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Frans Stiene, a Senior Reiki Teacher who travels the world learning everything he can about the traditions and origins of Reiki and generously sharing this knowledge with others.
Read MoreIf you ask any elder from a deep healing tradition, they will tell you that taking things too seriously is bad for your health. As spiritual practitioners we might be interested in reaching enlightenment, or becoming a 'being of light.' I'm here to tell you that you don't get any lighter by being too serious.
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