The Root Chakra or Muladhara is the first in the chakra system. Read on to learn what the functions of this chakra are and how it manifests itself with emotional and physical issues when blocked. In the Sanskrit, mula means "root" or "base" and the word adhara means "support", so…
Universal Energy is the basis of our entire existence. The warmth of the sun that heats our bodies, the gas we use in our car, the electricity used in the household, are in fact forms of the same energy. Universal energy is the energy that sustains life, providing vital energy…
Are you unsure of your purpose in life? Do you feel you do not know who you really are? If your answer to these questions is yes, it is quite likely that you are experiencing an identity crisis. Erik Erikson's Theory Erik Erikson has created the term identity crisis, believing…
Today, we will explore the reasons why people with an INFJ personality are particularly prone to depression. Each personality type deals with stress differently and some may be more affected by negative events than the others. In fact, intuitive introverts are considered to be more susceptible to developing depression at…
Meaningful work is much more important for introverts than a high-paying job or a prestigious career. Here are five things that make a job truly satisfying for an introvert. We have often heard motivational speakers saying that we should chase our passions, transform them into our careers and then, we…
Also known as cognitive reframing, cognitive restructuring "is a technique drawn from cognitive therapy that can help people identify, challenge and alter stress-inducing thought patterns and beliefs" while learning how to develop new sets of stress coping mechanism skills. This method is highly used in treating patients who suffer from…
A free soul or spirit is a person who has reached a certain degree of maturity and emotional stability, based on confidence and independence. Hence, it is not easy to get to this climax of personal development. In addition, we are talking about a dimension that might fit into the…
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheels" because the 7 chakras of the human body are like energy wheels of colour and light that spin around. As we know, modern medicine doesn't consider the 7 chakras of the human body when treating diseases. Perhaps this is a missing key in…
A people smart person, or someone with a developed interpersonal intelligence, builds healthy, positive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact, and can ease the atmosphere even in very tense conflict situations. For this, a person with high interpersonal intelligence must have the capacity to understand others and to know…
Someone you know may be a clean freak. Maybe it is the girl at work who has the neatest desk. Is she just a perfectionist or an OCD sufferer? In the television series Monk, detective Adrian Monk works on the dirty streets of San Francisco, and his fear of germs…
