
Vata individuals find it easy to make friends, and to fit into a variety of situations. However, they are also inconsistent, "Easy come, easy go!"
Because of heat in the blood, Pitta individuals tend to favor the mind over the heart, which they believe is practical. Pitta people must work to cherish others. Human dignity demands that each person be uniquely valued, loved and cherished. Anonymous...
Kapha is the dosha of love and stability. Kapha people are generally homemakers, and do well in committed relationships.
Vata people live for the moment and buy on impulse. In a fit of excitement, they have difficulty discerning the value of a thing.
Only perfectionism can satisfying Pitta's gnawing sense of hopeless and shame, experienced as burning tension in midriff / solar plexus area. Spending money on luxuries alleviates this ever present self criticism somewhat. Shame is the classic sign of...
Kapha's stability leads to acquisition of wealth. Out of balance, Kapha individuals tend to horde wealth and belongings. They have trouble letting go.
Many people who lead single lives are malnourished and sleep deprived. Motivation to cook for one is often difficult.
The difficulties and messiness of life require compassion and forgiveness for those suffering through a divorce. Divorce disrupts stability, routine, community, and causes displacement generally. True unity is possible only when individuals submit...
Spiritually, children warm the heart and show us the path to generosity as well as how to deal lovingly with distraction. Having a child also cleanses the reproductive organs, including the breast tissue. Raising children also places a significant...
Children invite their parents to shift their attention from an ego-centric worldview, to love-centered attention towards others. In this sense, parenthood satisfies one of the most basic goals of the spiritual life, "Life becomes better the more...
Taking care of children can be draining, especially for sensitive or conflict avoidant individuals. Some of the happiest parents we know are parents who discipline their children - molding their children into individuals that are integrated into...
Relationships offer many benefits and opportunities for self-growth. However, it's also common for relationships to experience strife and challenges. Understanding your tendencies can help increase harmony in your relationships.
A poor diet is a diet 1) high in refined foods & empty carbs (sugar, corn syrup, white bread, potatoes, etc), processed foods (TV dinners, canned foods), Fried foods, 2) Low in vegetables and fire, or 3) High alcohol, caffeine, or other substance...
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