“Never say any man is hopeless, because he only represents a character, a bundle of habits, which can be checked by new and better ones. Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character.” —Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda likened a single thought to a seed. The more you ruminate on a thought, the… Continue reading Mind Control: 5 Steps to Breaking Bad Habits
In Ayurveda, there are five “great elements” (called mahabhutas in Sanskrit) that make up the Earth, the Universe, and comprise our bodies, too. Each element has its own properties, from very subtle to very gross. (You can read all about those elements in my earlier post on doshas and mahabhutas.) The most subtle of those… Continue reading Is Lack of Space Killing Creativity?
You’ve got a tickle in your throat. A foggy head. Sinus pressure. Sneezing. As much as you try to resist, you’ve got a cold. And it sucks! While popping cold medicine can help you feel better in the short term, suppressing your immune system makes your cold hang out even longer. A cold happens because of… Continue reading Cure a Cold, the Ayurvedic Way