Limiting Systems of Belief
Nothing throws a proverbial wrench into the proverbial gears of manifesting your dreams like limiting systems of belief.
How Metaphors Shape Your Life
Metaphors are more than just figures of speech—they often shape the way we perceive, understand, and interact with the world and whether we realize it or not.
Seeing in Others What We Carry in Our Own Hearts
By nurturing qualities such as love, empathy, and understanding within ourselves, we can improve our interactions and relationships with others.
The Magic You're Looking For Is in the Work That You're Avoiding
We often find ourselves seeking the secret formula, the magic bullet, or the hidden key to unlock our potential. However, the real magic lies not in some elusive external solution, but in the mundane work we often avoid.
Transmutation
So, most spiritual teachers would say the thing to do is to transmute that energy from anger (or fear) to love. But how do I do that? I’m fucking angry
Willingness to Be the Fool
Beginning any new journey, whether it’s learning a skill, starting a business, or pursuing a passion, requires a readiness to accept being a beginner.
Solitude
I have always sought out the company of others. It is only recently that I have truly found peace in solitude.
To Be the Light in Dark Times
There is a gift embedded in the darkest of times. For every action there is an equal reaction, and therefore the darkest night must give way to the dawn.
Have the Courage to Cut the Anchor
Life often places us in situations where we feel anchored to circumstances that don’t serve us anymore, whether it’s a toxic relationship, an unfulfilling job, or unhealthy habits.
Wake Up Every Day and Intentionally Do Hard Shit
Seeking challenges and pushing yourself beyond your perceived limits can lead to tremendous personal growth. It's about cultivating a lifestyle that thrives on perseverance, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement.
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be frightening, but it is one of the most powerful ways to achieve personal growth and self-improvement.
Self-Love
We have found that when our relationship to ourselves changes, the world around us transforms, and any road of self-improvement is smoothly paved and easily transversed.
Rising from the Ashes – a Story about the Phoenix
So, without further ado—here’s the Coffee Talker’s seven-point list of how to rise from ashes.
The Health Benefits of Temperature-Based Stressors
Incorporating cold showers and sauna sessions into your routine doesn't require drastic lifestyle changes.
The Balance of Stress–the Good and The Bad
Stress often carries a negative connotation, and we are frequently warned about its detrimental effects on our health. However, there is more to the story of stress, and we think that it needs some attention. So, today we’ll look at the theory behind stress, and focus a bit on the positive sides of stress.
Cultivating and Growing Resilience
The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago, but the second-best time is today—so, here’s the Coffee Talkers 7-step guide for building a more competent and resilient being through daily habits.
Grounding
An expanding body of research over the past several decades suggests that directly touching the Earth, a practice known as grounding, has a myriad of health benefits. But what is “grounding,” and how and why does it work?
Integrating with Your Higher Self
Even if you’re not a particularly spiritual or religious person, you probably recognize when your actions are coming from a “higher place” or a “lower place.”
The Victim Drug
Few addictions are so alluring as “playing the victim.” This is especially true if you have the perfect setup: Someone or some institution or some natural disaster has done you wrong–real wrong. You have a whole angry mob of supporters behind you wagging their fingers at the perpetrator–they want blood
The Power of Consistency—Just Show Up!
Consistency is the cornerstone of success in any endeavor. It's not just about talent or intelligence—it's about showing up, doing the work, and being consistent, day in and day out.