The cards pictured are from the Aquarian Tarot deck. Five of Rods and The Fool As we step into the first full week of 2026, we’re greeted by two cards that inspire us to trust ourselves and follow our intuition. And while the energy of this January may feel a bit heavy, it’s still a […]
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I used to think something was wrong with me. I’d set a goal.I’d feel inspired.I’d make a plan. And then somewhere between Day 7 and Day 21, I’d fall off. Miss a workout.Skip a meditation.Eat the cookie.Ghost the vision. And then came the familiar spiral: “Why can’t I just be consistent?” “Other people seem to
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Days before I turned 72 years old last month, I received my purple belt in MMA. I started taking weekly classes at Kovar’s Mixed Martial Arts days after I turned 71 in 2024. Just under one year later, right before turning 72 last month, I received my purple belt. While the purple belt matches my
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Each year, we have a new tarot card that reveals the themes and energies we will encounter. This card offers insights into the opportunities and areas where we should focus our efforts. It serves as a guiding light in the coming months as we continue the work to become our higher selves. Find your guide
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Chances are, you already know how this goes: You want to learn something useful, so you sign up for a course, and it takes… goodness, 12 hours? Your brain’s already nope’d out of there. That’s why microlearning apps feel so appealing to so many. Their bite-sized lessons promise progress that fits into real days. And
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Christmas has become a moment. A feeling we try to manufacture.A mood we chase for a few days.A brief pause before life speeds up again. But if you look closely, if you strip away the lights, the gifts, the songs, the consumerism, what you find underneath Christmas is something far older, and far more powerful.
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There are infinite moments that can get under your skin… Like that message from the toxic old friend you’ve outgrown. Or those grating remarks from a disgruntled colleague. Or that cashier’s insult while checking out your groceries. And even if you turn to meditation, you still feel their grip on you. If that’s the case,
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The cards pictured are from the Crowley Thoth Tarot Deck. The Eight of Swords and The Hierophant This week, as we collectively experience the afterglow of the Solstice and the energy of the holidays, our cards highlight the challenges we might face. We are encouraged to let go and be reassured that we will find
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Self-love—such a simple word, yet it packs a huge punch. But more often than not, it’s treated like a slogan. “You are enough.”“Be you, love you.”“Self-love is the best love.” The fact is, it’s more than what these words can capture. What you should realize about it is this: To love yourself is to truly
I woke up one morning a few years ago, and something was off. On paper, everything looked great. Mindvalley was growing. The books were selling. I had a beautiful family, an incredible team, a life most people would envy. But inside? I felt hollow. Reactive. Constantly chasing the next goal, the next milestone, the next
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