Episode 78: Self-image
How do you picture yourself? What you think of yourself determines what is possible for your life. Resources & References Related episodes: “I can’t do that. I’m not that kind of person.” What image are you trying to project? The dangers of self-definition How to accept compliments (even when you don’t believe them) References: […]
Episode 77: “I would never do that.”
Every time you judge someone else, you’re strengthening your ego. Resources & References Related episodes: The voice inside your head Automatic patterns “There is nothing that strengthens the ego more than being right. Being right is identification with a mental position – a perspective, an opinion, a judgement, a story. For you to […]
Episode 76: Judgment
Is your mind constantly evaluating things, trying to figure out what’s good and what’s bad, or what’s right and what’s wrong? Judgment is a mental habit. It reveals your resistance to life. Resources & References Related episodes: Inner resistance The first step towards inner peace What your habit of judging others is trying to […]
Episode 75: 3 strategies to stop self-judgment
How do you stop judging yourself? When your mind is constantly telling you what you should and shouldn’t do, how do you break that cycle? Resources & References Related episodes: The real point of meditation The voice inside your head Inner resistance What happens when you try to fix or change yourself Related articles: […]
Episode 74: What happens when you judge yourself?
…beyond just feeling bad about yourself? When you judge yourself, you constantly reinforce the idea that you should be different than you are. Resources & References Related episodes: “I can’t do that. I’m not that kind of person.” The dangers of self-definition What happens when you try to fix or change yourself Where limiting […]
Episode 73: Where self-judgment comes from
Do you ever get angry and frustrated with yourself because you feel like you should be different than you are? The problem is never who you really are. It’s the ideas in your head about who you’re supposed to be. Resources & References Related episodes: The voice inside your head Automatic patterns The word […]
Episode 72: What happens vs. the meaning you give it
Does meaning get assigned automatically? Or do you consciously choose what to make things mean? You always have a choice as to what you tell yourself, or what you make something mean. Resources & References Related episodes: The voice inside your head Automatic patterns Where limiting beliefs come from Say goodbye to negative self-talk […]
Episode 71: 4 things I’ve learned in 40 years
Here are a few lessons that are top of mind at this point in my life. Resources & References Related episodes: Welcome to the Pure Light podcast References: My first yoga teacher training Yogi Bhajan Oprah asking Deepak, “What do you know for sure?” Learning to sit still (and love it)
Episode 70: Are you on the right path?
Do you ever wonder, “Is this what I’m supposed to be doing with my life?” Only you can tell if you’re on the right path. You can only tell based on how it feels. Resources & References Related episodes: Signs from the universe Are you waiting for permission? The first step towards inner peace […]
Episode 69: How to stop comparing yourself to others
Ever compare yourself to others? Wish you could stop? Learn two strategies to help you break that pattern. Resources & References Related episodes: The compulsion to compare References: Seth Godin altMBA