Had a spiritual experience that blew your mind and now you’re desperate to kill your ego? You’re not alone. That taste of oneness and bliss makes it feel like the ego’s the only thing standing in the way of your true self. We just want rid of it! But torching it? Kinda not very spiritual. This article dives into why making peace with your ego is the fastest way to living in universal consciousness.

Having a mystical experience or experiencing the mystical state and non-duality is an important part of any spiritual path. It can be a total game changer. And it is ultimately what all this spiritual practice is about when you begin your spiritual journey. So, what causes mystical experiences?

Something deep within you is shifting, your reality is changing, your world view is expanding. Maybe you're beginning to perceive the interconnectedness of all things. As if a veil is lifting, revealing new dimensions of understanding and insight that were once hidden from view.

I can't tell you whether it's a good idea to talk to others about your mystical experience. But I will share some thoughts on the back of my own experience. I've had two mystical experiences, and one of them I find perfectly fine to talk about.

The other, until recently, I've been totally in the closet about, and it happened nearly seven years ago.

Our inner critic develops in childhood and supports and protects us. Where is that inner critic when we grow up? It's right there with us, still taking care of us. But now, its program is outdated, and its protection is more like that of an overbearing bully.

Thanks to neural plasticity, we can change that using the strategies outlined above. It's time to take back your power, befriend your inner critic, and become the unstoppable team you need to thrive in this world.

Discovering your top character strengths can be a powerful way of discovering who you really are and what you value. It can help you build confidence, find purpose and live a fulfilling life. Use the VIA survey to discover your unique strengths profile and which virtues you are strongest in. Working with your character strength to develop personally will enhance your relationship with yourself and others, improving your well-being along the way.

Discover what mystical experiences are, what triggers them, and how to integrate them. Read our comprehensive guide to understanding these profound moments of insight.

Children grow and develop. It comes naturally to them. Personal growth is an inherent behavior. But why should it stop when we become adults? Our brains are plastic, capable of continuous growth, development and adaptation throughout our lives. Embracing personal growth as a lifelong adventure can lead to profound improvements in our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

How many hours did you lose to internet addictions this week? Whether it was gaming, social media or online dating my question is, what did you lose as a consequence? Was it work productivity, sleep or quality family time?

When all the odds are against us, how do we break free from internet addiction? No one is immune, we've all experienced internet or digital addiction at some point to some degree. But I think I've escaped relatively unscathed. So, how can I help?

Adopting a growth mindset is one of the most powerful things you can do for your personal and professional development. It’s about believing in your ability to grow and improve, no matter where you start. Adopting a growth mindset also improves our health and well-being.

Meditation can be hard for a Western mind. But breathing exercises give your mind something to do, helping it focus and develop a meditative state. What's more, breathing exercises have their own powerful benefits. Start your meditation practice today with mindful breathing and reap the benefits of meditation and breathwork.

Fed up with how things are going? Not getting where you want in life? Struggling to find meaning or purpose? Don't lose hope. There's a way out and its called positive psychology.

Positive Psychology helps people develop their personal strengths, improve their well-being levels, find life satisfaction and thrive. And it works. The positive psychology movement is growing fast because the evidence for its effectiveness is starting to look like an entire library.