Buddha Doodles: Be Reborn
Dare to be Different: Why It’s Okay to Break the Mold
“Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” ~Aristotle
Who am I? This is a question that haunts us all at some point, especially when the people around us are trying to constantly answer this question for us.
How do we remain true to ourselves in a world that is constantly trying to make us something else?
I can tell you that it isn’t easy.
I work as a full-time police officer in a busy department. In police work, everything is supposed to fit in its right place, and there is an …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Julia Manuel
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is Julia Manuel, a writer, strategic communications specialist, and assistant with a Baptiste-affiliated yoga studio.
Her contribution for the book explores how we can live authentically instead of playing roles.
A little more about Julia…
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your self-love journey.
My journey …
A Powerful Video About Giving
Beautiful, moving, powerful, and worth the few minutes to watch it.
Seeing Beyond the Negative: It’s Better Than You Think
“Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power.” ~Shirley MacLaine
When I first started teaching, I was really ambitious. I took a line from the Pokemon theme song to heart, “I want to be the very best, like no one ever was!”
I had the dream, but the fortitude wasn’t quite there yet.
An early mistake I made was how I measured my success: class participation.
The concept isn’t bad in itself, but the problem was my idea of class participation. To me, it meant one, all eyes were focused to the front; two, students would be highly engaged …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Lucy H. Pearce
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is Lucy H.Pearce, who runs Dreaming Aloud.net, a blog about motherhood, creativity, and mindfulness; and The Happy Womb.com, a site offering empowering women’s resources.
Her contribution for the book focuses on ways to overcome perfectionism.
A little more about Lucy…
1. Tell us a little about yourself
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How to Find the Motivation to Change Your Life When You Don’t Feel Capable or Worthy
“Eventually you will come to realize that love heals everything, and love is all there is.” ~Gary Zukav
Following a path of personal development isn’t easy. Oh, it’s rewarding and can be life changing, but it can also be confusing, challenging, and scary.
What if you take the wrong path? How do you know which piece of advice is right? Can you still get the results you desperately want, even if you go against some of the assumed wisdom?
One such piece of wisdom is that people should make changes in their lives and their behavior for themselves, not for …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Julie Hoyle
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is Julie Hoyle of True Alignment. Having experienced a profound spiritual awakening, she now teaches others to transform self-limiting beliefs, expand in consciousness, and access their innate gifts, skills, and talents.
Her contribution for the book explores how we can come home to ourselves by embracing our shadow …
The Gains in Our Losses: Growing Through the Pain
“In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.” ~ Anne Sophie Swetchine
I’ve always been a “cat guy.” This was long before my Buddhist friends told me stories of how cats are true earthly masters, here on earth to show us the way. Or, to demonstrate the meditative perfection of the feline purr. Or, how the life of a cat is seen in some traditions as reward for good karma.
When I lived in rural Nova Scotia, the house was blessed with two cats named Midge and Mooch—tabby mixes, who would come …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Emma Brooke
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is life coach Emma Brooke, a yogini with a passion for figuring out how people tick and using that to help them find space and clarity in their lives.
Her contribution for the book focuses on letting go of insecurities.
A little more about Emma…
1. Tell us
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7 Ways to Cultivate a Deep Sense of Love for Yourself
“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Buddha
I have struggled with a lack of self-love for most of my life. I’ve experienced feelings of guilt and shame on a regular basis and have constantly sought the approval of others. My father committed suicide when I was fourteen years old, and that shaped my feelings about myself.
It completely rocked my world and everything that I thought I knew. It happened at such a vulnerable age. I was on the verge of beginning high school, just going into the teenage years, and …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Joanna Z. Weston
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is life coach Joanna Z. Weston, who formerly struggled with depression and now helps others find a way out.
Her contribution for the book urges us to celebrate how far we’ve come in life instead of focusing on everything we think we lack or should have done by …
5 Effective Guidelines for Fair Fighting in a Conflicted World
“The greatest obstacle to connecting with our joy is resentment.” ~Pema Chodron
It happened today. Two minutes after announcing I was on lunch my coworker failed to pick up a call, letting it roll to my line. I angrily picked up the receiver and hustled through the call as fast as I could.
As soon as the call ended, my coworker apologized, and in a voice that almost fooled me as well, I answered, “That’s okay!”
It wasn’t okay. It upset me. I would really appreciate it if it didn’t happen again in the future.
These are all clear indications …
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself Interview: Elizabeth Garbee
This month we’re celebrating the upcoming launch of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, a book about taming your inner critic that features 40 stories from Tiny Buddha contributors.
Throughout September, you’ll have a chance to meet some of them through daily interviews here on the blog.
Today’s featured contributor is Elizabeth Garbee, a college student and regular Tiny Buddha reader who plays the violin.
Her contribution for the book urges us to stop clinging to people as a means of feeling we are loved.
A little more about Elizabeth…
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your
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The Man in the Red Bandana: The Inspiring Story of a 9/11 Hero
You likely saw “Never forget” in various places today, on 9/11. When you remember, remember Welles Crowther. Strength. Honor. Courage. That’s everything he was. He was a true hero.
Create Your Life: Having Nothing Can Mean Having Everything
“Breakdowns can create breakthroughs. Things fall apart so things can fall together.” ~Unknown
A decade ago, as a nomadic adventure-seeker, I traveled and lived in Belize. I’ve always been a dream chaser, which means if I dream it, I start living it.
My twenty-year-old self was convinced living the island life in the soulful country of Belize was my dream and gateway to happiness.
After about a year of a major reality check—living on an island is very different than vacationing on an island! I felt totally empty. I felt like I had nothing.
Seriously, I had no job …
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