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Arjuna Ishaya
November 17, 2021

The miracle of being alive

Arjuna Ishaya
November 17, 2021
The miracle of being alive

We often assume we have more time; we take so much for granted. But it’s possibly one of the biggest mistakes we can make in life.

Tagged: momento mori, death, priorities, amor fati, mindful living, intentional living, miracles

Arjuna Ishaya
November 10, 2021

I know nothing

Arjuna Ishaya
November 10, 2021
I know nothing

Our minds will cause us un-needed suffering with disastrous guess-work, stories and fears. Your sanity depends on learning not to entertain the mind; to live from what is truly unchanging and certain.

Tagged: fear, doubt, certainty, truth, stability, present moment

Arjuna Ishaya
November 3, 2021

The Power of Small Choices

Arjuna Ishaya
November 3, 2021
The Power of Small Choices

One of the most powerful life choices we can make is also the smallest, and most over-looked. Fully embrace this choice though, and nothing can stop you.

Tagged: attitude, freedom, control, intentional living, mindful living

Arjuna Ishaya
October 27, 2021

The Difference Between Boundaries and Limitations

Arjuna Ishaya
October 27, 2021
The Difference Between Boundaries and Limitations

We think freedom is having unlimited choices. Turns out that just stresses our poor little brains out. True freedom is not unlimited; it’s carefully sculpted and achieved.

Tagged: freedom, boundaries, limitation, discipline, potential, more to life

Arjuna Ishaya
October 20, 2021

Surrender, Action and the Dance of Life

Arjuna Ishaya
October 20, 2021
Surrender, Action and the Dance of Life

There’s a fine balance between pushing and controlling and doing too little to make things happen. People on a spiritual path often don’t do enough.

Tagged: trust, surrender, doing versus being, manifesting, ambition, action, spirituality

Arjuna Ishaya
October 6, 2021

Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it

Arjuna Ishaya
October 6, 2021
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it

There is no perfect time, you will never be ready, you will never be free of doubt. All magic comes from boldness, from deciding. That’s when it all can begin.

Tagged: courage, perfectionism, anxiety, plans, doubt, commitment, decide

Arjuna Ishaya
September 29, 2021

Thinking about life, or truly tasting it?

Arjuna Ishaya
September 29, 2021
Thinking about life, or truly tasting it?

The tragedy of our times is that we’ve got into this state where we’re so stuck in thinking we’ve forgotten how to truly live.

Tagged: over-thinking, mindlessness, mindfulness, present moment, power of now

Arjuna Ishaya
September 22, 2021

How can I help?

Arjuna Ishaya
September 22, 2021
How can I help?

This one attitude underpins so much. If only you did this one thing, not only would you be healthier and happier, the world would be a better place.

Tagged: service, giving, make a difference, be the change

Arjuna Ishaya
September 15, 2021

You, the miracle

Arjuna Ishaya
September 15, 2021
You, the miracle

We’re so distracted we probably don’t appreciate this one greatest event of our lives. But if we did, it might just change everything.

Tagged: present moment, power of now, surrender, control, miracles

Arjuna Ishaya
September 8, 2021

A juicy reverse paranoid conspiracy I have

Arjuna Ishaya
September 8, 2021
A juicy reverse paranoid conspiracy I have

Are you deluding yourself? Or are you consciously defining the world you live in? You get to decide.

Tagged: mindset, attitude, master your mindset, courage, heroism, self-transformation

Arjuna Ishaya
September 1, 2021

You were not made for comfort

Arjuna Ishaya
September 1, 2021
You were not made for comfort

We feel best when we're growing, and yet growth is uncomfortable. What can you do to make growth easier, more comfortable?

Tagged: growth mindset, progress over perfection, comfort zone, becoming better

Arjuna Ishaya
August 25, 2021

You might have spirituality so wrong

Arjuna Ishaya
August 25, 2021
You might have spirituality so wrong

The world often gets what a spiritual practice is so wrong – this is what it really is.

Tagged: serenity, acceptance, courage, wisdom, inner journey, self development, spiritual practice

Arjuna Ishaya
August 18, 2021

There will be monsters – what can you do?

Arjuna Ishaya
August 18, 2021
There will be monsters – what can you do?

We all have struggles, we all have monsters we’re afraid of. Given the state of mental health in the world, we don’t deal with them very well, not at all. So, what can you do?

Tagged: fear, trauma, stress, suffering, freedom, peace of mind

Arjuna Ishaya
August 11, 2021

How anger can be so right, and yet so wrong

Arjuna Ishaya
August 11, 2021
How anger can be so right, and yet so wrong

I totally lost it at my daughter – and my anger was righteously justified. Yet when I calmed down, I saw how wrong I was. How could I be so right, and yet so wrong?

Tagged: life priorities, intentional living, values and meaning, being better, skillful living

Arjuna Ishaya
August 4, 2021

But WHY are they heroes?

Arjuna Ishaya
August 4, 2021
But WHY are they heroes?

Living an inspired life isn’t difficult, but it is rare. Here’s a quick exercise to find your own guidance system to living better, free of stress and confusion.

Tagged: character, higher standard, purposeful living, meaningful living, intentional living, mindful living, inner wisdom

Arjuna Ishaya
July 28, 2021

Dance like no one’s watching, but live like everyone is

Arjuna Ishaya
July 28, 2021
Dance like no one’s watching, but live like everyone is

What’s it to be? Dance like no one is watching? Or live like the people you care about are?

Tagged: Character, Virtue, The Good life, Intentional living, Peace of mind, Master your mindset

Arjuna Ishaya
July 21, 2021

We love control, but it’s not working

Arjuna Ishaya
July 21, 2021
We love control, but it’s not working

We love control. We think control is power. But it’s not. It’s the complete opposite of whatever power is.

Tagged: Control, Surrender, Peace, Clarity of mind

Arjuna Ishaya
July 14, 2021

There are hundreds of ways to remember

Arjuna Ishaya
July 14, 2021
There are hundreds of ways to remember

Given it’s so easy to get lost and forget, what do you do to remember what sustains you – the way home?

Tagged: Mindfulness habits, Mindfulness practices, Intentional living, Priorities

Arjuna Ishaya
July 7, 2021

What makes a hero?

Arjuna Ishaya
July 7, 2021
What makes a hero?

What used to scare me the most was not living the life I was born to live. The heroic pursuit of something “more” has since become a guiding principle, and the people I admire are very clear on this. How about you?

Tagged: hero, heroic living, intentional living, mindful living, self development, spiritual growth

Arjuna Ishaya
June 30, 2021

Lighthouses and a Life of Greatness

Arjuna Ishaya
June 30, 2021
Lighthouses and a Life of Greatness

“Greatness isn’t so much about being the best at something, but being the best at being yourself. That’s when you truly start to have an impact.”

Tagged: inspiration, leadership, intentional living, goal setting, greatness

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