Those who are haunted by feelings of loneliness, anxiety, fear, worthlessness, or hate – open your ears wide – because I want to share with you something that I find is a very important factor in overcoming depression.

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What are the key differences between a ritual and a routine? How does one empower us while the other leaves us dull and unsatisfied?

How do both writing and meditation make us better attuned to ourselves and help us to recognize our own divinity?

It is only during these strange times of holiday cheer that we begin to feel comfortable enough to actively spread love and happiness. Let us maintain this positive momentum for the following 364 days of the year as well. For any time of the year, here are some ideas that I find most important to consider whenever we are giving gifts or doing someone else a favor.

At first the idea of business and spirituality together may seem contradictory. We are often told that businesses are only driven by the incentive to make more money, while spirituality entails abandoning this attachment to material wealth. With this attitude hanging over our heads how can a spiritual person ever expect to become a successful businessman?

Exhibiting loving-kindness and compassion is one of the most underrated methods of improving our mental well-being. It gets us to step out of our own ego-driven tendencies, to empathize with others, and to share both their pain and joy. Their happiness becomes our happiness.