You feel disconnected from others and lonely. Sadness seeps into your every thought and action. You feel you have nothing to offer others, that you are worthless. Did someone undermine your confidence as a child? Did you perceive others in your family were valued more that you? That … read more

Sorrow arises from desire and craving. Did you ever have the intention to be a more spiritual person or to serve others? Often when we step onto a spiritual path, we go through a period of loss or stripping away of known comfort. This is the Hero’s journey to knowledge. You start wit … read more

The joy and light in your heart may seem to have left. You may wonder if it was ever there. But you will feel right again. Let yourself remember now, so later you can forget, or at least so you can remember without feeling the pain. Do not dwell on anything from the past, as it i … read more

When you try to live a life that is not your destiny, you become dejected and hopeless. You may try to please others and follow a life course that is expected of you and fulfills societal norms. No matter how much effort you put into this charade, you are never satisfied and the long … read more

When we lose our love of life, sometimes we just have to cry it out. Crying can be a healthy release of bottled up emotions. After the outpouring, if you can’t see your way through your pain and have become listless, make a trip outdoors and connect with nature. Try going on a s … read more

You may be familiar with the stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The consequence of loss is not linear. Your anguish may move in and out of these emotions, plus more. You convince yourself that you are OK and attempt to rise above your feelings … read more

You must let go so better things can enter your life.When you writhe in emotional pain, you fall into a dark despair and lose hope. Something has come to an end and you cannot accept the loss. Think back, did you ask for something better; a more fulfilling career, relationship or a better home. … read more