The root chakra is the first of seven energy centers in the body and is located at the base of the spine. It governs our sense of safety and security and is responsible for our feelings of being grounded and connected to the earth. When this chakra is blocked or out of balance, we may …
As children, most of us were taught the values of discipline at an early age. Here on Your Zen Growth we’ve even presented ways on how to properly communicate with children. Now that we’re all grown up, our level of maturity should be parallel to our age. Part of this means, being accountable with whatever – …
There are times in life when it can be hard to stay motivated. Negativity seems to surround you, destroying your hope and forcing you to put your dreams aside. When this happens, you may go through the day filled with negativity and accepting this as a way of life. It’s not always possible to control …
For the purpose of this article, Zen is a belief system that uses meditation and intuition to ascertain the value values of the true self. Zen has no formal dogma. Rather, its precepts are passed down generationally from master to disciple. Zen, in contemporary terms, is being present or mindful. Life is lived in the present and …
From pizza to politics, from fashion to fitness, everyone has an opinion on something. Throughout your life, you collect knowledge, information and experience – you’re even doing that right now! And when it comes time to share your opinion, you have a great opportunity to express yourself and start a conversation. But if you do …
Deep Questions and Conversation Topics My hand propped up my face as I sat at the table, a candle flickering between me and my date. If I looked at just the right angle, his head looked like it was going up in flames. Soon, I realized I was staring at the fire and had completely …
In past generations, educated people developed stronger communication skills that are commonly used today as essential talents for surviving in a world where all social and business interactions were highly personal. Letters took days or weeks to arrive, and newspapers and magazines discussed events that were often days or weeks behind what was happening in the …
The pickup line has changed considerably since Victorian times. “Please may I sit on this fence and watch you go by?” or “I shall risk the valor of all men to simply look into your eyes,” likely won’t cut it in the modern dating world. And though most women don’t respond well to straight up honesty …
The real deal about how to have a great conversation on your first date (or in any other harrowing situation) is here. If you want to know how to blow her (or him) away with your wordsmithing skills even if you are painfully shy, and profoundly introverted, read on. The “interesting conversation” suggestions you’ve been …
Isn’t it a wonderful feeling when everything comes together and finally makes sense? I find this to be especially true when it comes to understanding yourself; I’m all about a strong Eureka moment! And if you’re an empath, it can be all the more meaningful – you’ll see why in a minute! But, what is …
