Finding Joy In Conflict

In this article we will discuss how some seemingly insurmountable conflicts actually harbour the seeds of joy, and why, ultimately, every conflict turns out to be a conflict within ourselves.

be open, readErik StoutNovember 30, 2024joy, conflict, journey, heroComment

The Seven Kingdoms (6)

The desire to return to his seemingly predictable existence, eventually landed Andy in a mental asylum. Will he ever get out? Find out in part 6 of The Seven Kingdoms.

be magical, readErik StoutNovember 23, 2024chakras, fairy tale, spiritualityComment

No One Is Not Talented

How denying our innate talents guarantees a life of suffering, and two possible methods to (re)connect with them.

be joyous, readErik StoutNovember 16, 2024innate talents, intrinsic motivation, finding your wayComment

Fun With Stress 2.6

Our immune system is broadly made up of a border patrol and police, and detectives and snipers. The former can become overworked by chronic stress, the latter can wither away because of it. Part 2 Chapter 6:The Effects Of Chronic Stress On Our Immune System explores how this works.

be curious, readErik StoutNovember 9, 2024chronic stress, stress physiology, immune systemComment

Everyone Is A Magician

One extraordinary feature about our mind is that we can determine how we feel. This article describes a Tibetan Buddhist method to transform pain and suffering into joy, bliss, and freedom.

be self-wise, readErik StoutNovember 2, 2024magic, psychology, physiology, tibetan buddhismComment

A New Challenge (15)

Growth and development inevitably go hand in hand with growing pains and spasms. This article describes how I was again generously and empirically reminded of that natural fact.

learning, readErik StoutOctober 26, 2024identification, fear for rejection, slow and steadyComment

The Seven Kingdoms (5)

Feeling that he had been sentenced into another lonely job, Andy let himself be taken to the Museum of Fine Arts, which turned out to be quite different from what he had expected. Find out how in part five of The Seven Kingdoms.

be magical, readErik StoutOctober 19, 2024chakras, fairy tale, spiritualityComment

Fun With Stress 2.5

Any physical or psychological imbalance which results in stiff or painful skeletal muscles, can be brought back into balance by physical activity. Find out how that works in Part 2 Chapter 5: Muscles Under Stress.

be curious, readErik StoutOctober 12, 2024stress, muscles, chronic stressComment

Tai Chi: Gain Insight & Energy Through Movement

A practical technique to reconcile opposites.

be open, read, selfreflectiontoolErik StoutOctober 5, 2024tai chi, balance, healing, movement, taoismComment

How To Find And Live Your True Vocation

The founder of Pixar Animation Studios shows that by combining our unique, individual talents with our genuine object(s) of love, we can find our path in life and live the most meaningful and happy life imaginable.

be joyous, readErik StoutSeptember 28, 2024Pixar, individual talents, loveComment

The Seven Kingdoms (4)

Darkness and hopelessness are often interchangeably used. Yet doesn't the darkest hour of night harbour the return of the light? Find out if Andy's hopelessness is justified in the fourth part of The Seven Kingdoms.

be magical, readErik StoutSeptember 21, 2024fairy tale, journey, chakras, seekingComment

Fun With Stress 2.4

Knowing when to attribute minor health issues to stress leads to greater awareness and control over your stressors and your health. Part 2 Chapter 4 – Listening To Your Body via the Human Fuel Gauge

be curious, read, selfreflectiontoolErik StoutSeptember 14, 2024stress, stress physiology, chronic stress, self inquiry, self-knowledgeComment

A New Challenge (14)

Personal account of my journey within, where I ended up in Chiang Mai, Thailand after 11 months of Tai Chi training in China. Part 14: Living In The Here-And-Now

learning, readErik StoutSeptember 7, 2024tai chi, self inquiry, masteryComment

Don’t Push My Buttons!

Putting the spotlight on our stressors and how we behave towards them has a soothing and purifying effect. Here’s a method for doing so.

be self-wise, readErik StoutAugust 31, 2024emotional buttons, stress physiology, self inquiryComment

The Seven Kingdoms (3)

Being sure that he had found what he was looking for - and how delightful it was - he surrendered ecstatically to the sandman. Yet is that wise? Find out in the third part of The Seven Kingdoms.

be magical, readErik StoutAugust 24, 2024fairy tale, meaning, chakras, seekerComment

Fun With Stress 2.3

If the digestive system is our internal power plant, what happens when it comes under the fire of chronic stress? Part 2 Chapter 3 – Digestive System Adaptations to Chronic Stress.

be curious, readErik StoutAugust 17, 2024stress, chronic stress, digestive system, power plantComment

A New Challenge (13)

Personal account of my journey within, starting in China to learn Tai Chi for a longer period of time. Part 13: University of Life – Frustrations and an Early Farewell from China

learning, readErik StoutAugust 10, 2024angry, self inquiry, self-knowledgeComment

Heal Yourself With Little Renunciation Experiments

Procrastination? Distraction? Addiction? Habit? We prefer to get rid of these behaviours as soon as possible. But how? We are going to discover an answer in this article.

be self-wise, read, selfreflectiontoolErik StoutAugust 3, 2024self inquiry, self-knowledge, letting goComment

The Seven Kingdoms (2)

Andy's journey had hardly begun or the first unexpected events manifested in losing his Sherpa and getting arrested by the little people. Find out where they are taking him in the second part of The Seven Kingdoms.

be magical, readErik StoutJuly 27, 2024fairy tale, meaning, self inquiryComment

Fun With Stress 2.2

We consume energy during the day which is replenished at night. But what happens when our buttons are incessantly and recurrently pushed? Part 2 Chapter 2 – Work and Recovery Modes.

be curious, readErik StoutJuly 20, 2024stress, energy production, energy consumptionComment