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Do you have a place inside of you that you can retreat to when the outside world gets challenging? In spirituality, we often talk about finding internal peace. One way to do that is to create a space within yourself that is just for you. It can look however you want it to. It can be whatever you want it to be. The only requirement is that it's yours. Nobody else can access it unless you invite them in. This space within you is your foundation. It's your anchor point ...

Typically, the mind brings up a memory when something in the present triggers it. It might be a similar experience, something that hurt us before, or something we regret—a mistake we couldn't fix. Whatever the memory is, the mind is trying to make sure we don’t repeat the pain. It’s trying to protect us, and that’s why it brings the memory forward. We can use that to our advantage instead of letting it hold us back or cause pain. If something in the present is triggering a memory, there’s an ...

Everything in life is a choice. Everything. We don’t always see it, and sometimes the choice isn’t directly offered, but it’s always there. When your friend starts talking about their problems, they don’t always ask if it’s okay to share. Does that mean you don’t have a choice, or are they assuming you have time for them? Is the choice a formality, or has it been taken away entirely? What if you told your friend you were busy or needed to talk later? By stating that you’re not available, you’re ...