Oh…and hold your pain like it is a beautiful flower…that’s something my marriage counselor once said. She was into mindfulness.

Hey Nicole,

You are so active on the forum and I want to encourage you! But I don’t think I have good advice. Maybe someone who is further along in the program s here will be more helpful for us.

I also have had a string of bad relationships. I am very scared of being alone–so I just keep jumping into new relationships instead of giving myself…[Read more]

Hi!

I’m Charles. I’m sorry to hear about your situation too, and am sending good vibrations for you. I’m new here too, but I think this site has a lot of interesting self-help and resources for spiritual growth. I hope you can find comfort in them.

I’m actually a religious studies scholar by trade. So if you are interested in free eastern…[Read more]

Hi welcome to lifeleap! I’m so sorry to hear you went through that. If you ever want to talk or need support I’m here!

I have never been in a situation like that. But maybe the spirit is trying to communicate with you. Is it still interacting with you and your family?

This is an interesting question. I don’t have a good answer. But I am curious what the distinction even means.

If visualization and imagination have psychic effects on the universe, then perhaps your imagination is as important as your insight. But I would be interested to hear what others think the difference is–and whether it is decernable.

What do you mean by “controlling” your emotions? I started reading one of your courses and it was talking about stepping outside of your emptions.

My question is actually philosophical in nature. Controlling emotions seems to imply stoicism. But Buddhist mindfulness is more about simply experiencing emotions and not being driven to act on them.…[Read more]

Better to ask this in the private student community (instead of public community):

Life Mastery Program – Private Student Area

I think you and him need to talk and ask him any questions that are bothering you. Are you able to completely forgive him and move forward with him? If this woman is black mailing him then you may be able to inform the police or submit her harassment to someone.