What we call our ‘spirit’, or life force, manifests in us physically as an electromagnetic field that connects us to the energies around us via our central nervous system....
Tribal Traditions for Healing the Soul from Addiction. Addiction, in many ways, is a symptom of modernity – a result of our culture’s emphasis on individuality over the collective...
Addiction isn’t just unique to those with severe substance dependencies; it’s a universal human experience – and Buddhist teachings contain plenty of wisdom on this very subject. In order...
Attitudes toward addiction have undoubtedly evolved in recent decades. We now largely understand addiction as a mental health issue — one that is not the fault or choice of...
The Lessons We Learn in Recovery Extend Far Beyond Addiction. Contrary to popular belief, addiction recovery is a blessing. It’s a challenging, deeply transformative experience that has extraordinary power...
It might start with heart palpitations. Then, it becomes the deafening sound of your thoughts or the blood booming between your ears. Suddenly, you find yourself having a hard...
You might have felt these sensations before the rising panic that you’re trying to stave off, but can’t effectively manage. The rapid breathing. The heart palpitations. The seeming impossibility...
While traditional medical and talk therapy can indeed be effective for treating mental health disorders, the root causes of conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD often exist in parts...
Many of us seek recovery when they experience a tipping point of some sort – a moment of clarity when our perspective shifts enough to make room for reality....