Awakening: A Lifetime Process

Modernly we hear a lot of people calling themselves “Woke”; interestingly these people fall into their own rigid way of thinking, but somehow by surrounding themselves with others who will not challenge their beliefs, they feel they are “evolved” – meanwhile looking from the outside, one can see there really is not much difference between…… Continue reading Awakening: A Lifetime Process

How to Heal from Emotional Blackmail Between Parent & Adult Child

The most significant relationships we shall have are supposed to be the ones maintained between parents and children – in this case, I am referring to adult children. The quality of this bond is fundamental for developing our personality and grounding our soul and psyche but it also constitutes the models to follow for the…… Continue reading How to Heal from Emotional Blackmail Between Parent & Adult Child

Vindicating Machiavelli

Nicolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was born in Florence, Italy and was the third child and first son of attorney Bernardo di Niccolo Machiavelli and his wife Bartolomea di Stefano Nelli. He was born during the Renaissance on May 3d, 1469. The Machiavelli family is believed to be descended from the old Marquesses of Tuscany. He became an Italian…… Continue reading Vindicating Machiavelli

Tantra: Orgasm & Healing Part I

Most people who are unfamiliar with Tantra or the healing arts of the East are often oblivious or tend to dismiss the healing power of the orgasm – this is only viewed as a way of releasing tension, that is usually as far as it goes. But what if I told you that in addition to…… Continue reading Tantra: Orgasm & Healing Part I

Loving Each Child Authentically

It is not surprising that favoritism can have painful implications, playing favorites among siblings leads to emotional neglect; if unchecked, favoritism will have a dramatic impact on the life of a child. It is natural for parents to have a certain chemistry with a particular child as personalities might be similar; with that said, it…… Continue reading Loving Each Child Authentically

It is Important to Identify the Cause Over the Symptom

Our psyche’s well-being is a vital aspect of our lives; its imbalance can affect not just the way we see and experience the world, but it can also affect us physically, which deteriorates our quality of life. Transcendental Counseling holds that a person’s health is not limited solely to their physical body, but also involves…… Continue reading It is Important to Identify the Cause Over the Symptom

The Long Term Effects of Growing With Dysfunctionality.

As children, our first interaction is with our family. It is through our interaction with them, that helps determine if the world is a “good” place (safe) or a “bad” one (unsafe) — and we tend to carry these first experiences throughout most of our formative years and into adulthood. Regardless of the fact a…… Continue reading The Long Term Effects of Growing With Dysfunctionality.

Simple Techniques to Slow Down a Busy Mind

We live in a frenetic world, where multitasking has become the norm. What used to be the ability to accomplish more things than one, or to pay attention to more things than one, has become the equivalent of doing many things at robotic speed, but never quite as well as we would, if we were…… Continue reading Simple Techniques to Slow Down a Busy Mind

Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

It is natural for all of us to experience times in which we may shut down and feel the need to withdraw from a situation, person or the world in general. However, what happens when we do this most of the time? Can it be more harmful than helpful? — The answers to these questions…… Continue reading Breaking Free: Understanding Why We Shut Down

Managing Obsessive Thoughts

What I am going to share here are just some tips to hopefully help you manage obsessive thinking. Keep in mind, this article is based on my personal experience; what works for me; and based on my studies…it is not meant to replace your therapeutic sessions nor any medication you may be taking. At some…… Continue reading Managing Obsessive Thoughts