The Nature of Soul Growth: A Conversation with Bill Plotkin on the Evolution of Consciousness
HJ: Do you know where you are in your soul growth? As our consciousness evolves in this lifetime, it moves through various phases that are a direct reflection of our level of self…
Understanding the Role of the Dark Night of the Soul in the Process of Spiritual Awakening: Rite of Passage
HJ: An old proverb is frequently quoted as saying that” it is always darkest, just before dawn.” For many of us on the spiritual path, we have at some point in our lives experienced what…
9 Secrets to Harnessing the Power of Gratitude in Your Life
HJ: If I had to pick the top 3 practices that have changed my life beyond measure, the consistent application of Gratitude would be one of them. Quite simply, harnessing the power of…
9 Simple Practices for Finding Peace of Mind in Any Situation
HJ: True peace of mind is not dependent on external circumstances — no matter what happens around us or ‘to us’, we can still maintain our center. Now, this is an advanced state…
The Physical Nature of Humankind: Understanding Who You Really Are
HJ: If you are curious about the reasons behind the obvious — why things are as they are, then this excerpt if for you. Those who seek to understand the self and their…
How to Create a Better World: Healing the Whole by Healing Yourself
HJ: We all dream of a better world — for ourselves, our friends, our family, children, and the rest of humanity as well. Yet most people attempt to go about creating that by…
The 12 Steps to Higher Consciousness: The Keys to Inner Peace
HJ: In part two of the series The 12 Steps to Higher Consciousness, we explore those steps that lead to inner peace, among other things. In my eyes, these are perhaps the core steps…
How to Use Yoga and Meditation to Cultivate Courage: 5 Steps to Overcoming Fear
HJ: Yoga and meditation are much more than just a way to feel good and stay centered. They are powerful tools for self healing and transformation. Like anything in life, we get what…