This guest post is by John J. Patton, a spiritual seeker I am good friends with. He doesn’t have a blog, but writes and compiles many beautiful articles. In this double post, John presents two things. First – a series of statements, to be kept near as a reminder, or perhaps a mantra. Second – a series of steps, for when we are overwhelmed by a potential problem.

What if shyness, commonly seen as the opposite of a big ego, is just another expression of egotism? This is explored in detail in this eye-opening guest post, with practical steps for overcoming shyness.

Several years ago I lost a friend to suicide, and I always wondered if I could have prevented it by being there for him. I vowed never to ignore a plea for help again. Recently, I had the opportunity to reach out to a stranger who was contemplating suicide, and it made all the difference in the world. Just the tiniest bit of love and compassion can really do wonders against suffering and depression.

If you have a belief that the way you see things is the way they are, you are not only wrong, but will severely impede your chance of becoming the person you want to be. In actuality you see things the way you think they are according to your map of reality. And by the way, you are the only person holding that map.

Hypnotherapy is a great tool for relaxation and relieving stress. It helps calm both the mind and body, giving a valuable ‘time out’. However it can be quite costly to hire a clinical hypnotherapist, and we may not always want one around when we want to de-stress. This is not a problem, as it is possible to do self hypnosis, and Jon Rhodes will show you how in this article.

You may have heard the following joke: “How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? Only one but the light bulb has to be willing to change.” Even though it is a “joke”, there is a lot of truth to the concept. In this practical article, Nadia Ballas-Ruta gives some key steps on going from Type A to Type P – only if you are willing to.

In cartoons, whenever a character is facing a moral dilemma, two opposing figures pop up on their shoulders. There’s an angel and a devil, and they get into a fight with each other. In real life, we often find ourselves in similar predicaments. Which is the right choice – how do we find the right polarity?

As humans, our ability to learn vast amounts of information is one of the greatest qualities we have. Often, however, we learn things that hold us back such as limiting beliefs and believe that the judgements of others are true. I believe we should look towards people that have actually made a difference in their own. Following, I’ve shared 11 messages from some of the more inspirational people to ever walk this planet.

We all know the sting of criticism, of fear, of being made to feel like a child. And yet, there is a way out. In this practical post, Chris Edgar explains some of the simple techniques that have allowed him to develop a more composed and peaceful attitude toward life.