Category: Pause
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Holding Space for the Dying
That there is a difference between pain and suffering is perhaps what many of us fail to instinctively see when confronted with the mortality of a loved one. How can we better support them during their last days?
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What My Dark Night of the Soul Looked Like
In order to achieve your fullest potential or to be enlightened, you have to confront your darkest shadows. This was how my dark night played out.
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Are You Mature Enough For Esoteric Practices?
Proceed with caution. It is possible to get into a downward spiral of negativity, depression and even self-harm if you dabble in spiritual practices without first having a certain level of emotional maturity and the right mentors.
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Healing is a Haphazard Process, Here’s What I Learnt
Many a time, I hear friends go, “My stress levels are through the roof! It’s time to go for yoga and meditate!” I smile and offer some words of support. Of course yoga and meditation are great things to practise. But to truly feel better over the long run, there’s loads – LOADS – of…
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How to Ask the Right Questions For Your Tarot Reading
The quality of your Tarot reading can hinge on the question you ask. Here are the important dos and don’ts.
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Covid-19: Timely Reminders from the Tarot
I asked the Tarot for advice on how to manage anxiety during the Covid-19 season. The cards that showed up were completely on point.
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Covid-19: A Time of Choices
It hasn’t been a fun start to 2020. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has been shrouded in worry, fear and anxiety. Vulnerable bodies have succumbed to the new virus. Doctors are still scrambling to figure out the right treatment and scientists, a vaccine. Movement has almost ground to a halt on every continent.…
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Spirituality & Privilege
I’ll be blunt about it. If I have to worry about where my next meal is going to come from, or whether I can afford my kids’ childcare fees for the rest of the year, cultivating contentment and peace of mind is going to be the last thing on my mind. [Warning: This is a…
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What Death Teaches Us
The sudden passing of a former classmate has brought about some unexpected revelations.
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Are we really enriching our children with enrichment classes?
Enrichment shouldn’t be for the sake of academic excellence. It should instead be a way of expanding perspectives and bringing richness to life.
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