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  • “Letting Go”: For The Intellectual

    The concept of “letting go” is a common theme among sentiments and advice when sincere life struggle with one’s purpose and future are causing them torment. Establishing and understanding the meaning behind this potentially, extremely valuable and timeless piece of wisdom, is powerful enough to change lives. Unfortunately, these words are irresponsibly tossed around. They…

  • Motivation For Change

    When we are unhappy with life, love or ourselves, it is difficult to see happiness within reach. Fear not, through the seemingly hopeless, clouded haze, there are sunny skies. The temptation may be to hide and run away on our cloudy days, retreating in fear and self-punishment. These are highly negative activities and are likely…

  • Perception and Getting To Know Myself

    I am presently a bit obsessed with getting to know myself better. An exercise I recommend practicing regularly, since we are constantly experiencing, growing and evolving. Learning about and deepening awareness and understanding of self is imperative to growth and realizing potential. Most pressing of recent personal findings is a need to fix and heal…

  • 8 Steps on the Yogic Path to Enlightenment

    No one is surprised when they learn that Yoga is more than a series of postures and breathing exercises. The best in-depth introduction to Yoga that I’ve ever found is from The Oxford Companion to the Body. I’ve included the text below. The word ‘yoga’ refers primarily to an ancient Hindu spiritual tradition intended to…

  • Acceptance and Compassion for Self

    “‘Take the ego out of it. Accept what your body and mind can do today, and let it be enough. Have compassion for yourself.’” -anonymous friend quoting yogi Dear Geoff, it’s been a long time since NUCS, but I enjoy reading your writing. You have a very refreshing perspective on life… Right before I moved…