By Steve D'Annunzio When the French philosoper Rene Descartes coined the phrase “cogito ergo sum”—“I think, therefore I am”—in 1637, he struck a blow to the evolution of spiritual man. The truth of the matter is precisely opposite; the fundamental statement should read, “I am, therefore I think.” Descartes reversed being with a function … [Read more...]
The Power of Meditation
By Steve D'Annunzio Although it tends to be highly underrated and often misunderstood, meditation is one of the most powerful tools available to man to transcend the mind and to prevent and ease suffering in the world. When you are meditating you are being and doing so much more than is obvious to the uninitiated. Meditation accesses a state … [Read more...]
Hard/Easy, Easy/Hard
Before we learn the disciplines, it’s critical that the “hard-easy/easy-hard” concept is understood. “Hard-easy” refers to those things in life that initially appear to be difficult, yet in the long run they make life much easier and more enjoyable. On the other hand, “easy-hard” refers to things that seem easy at first yet lead to far more … [Read more...]
Soul Purpose Versus Life Purpose
While your Soul Purpose may take the form of a specific career, such as a teacher, or a police officer, the motivation behind that comes from your soul — not money, fame, or security. In other words, Soul Purpose is more about why you choose a job or career, and less about the specific, external form it takes at any given moment. Soul Purpose … [Read more...]
Where to Find Soul Purpose
Soul Purpose is your unique series of talents, strengths, passions, interests, hobbies, attitudes and values that form the essence of the most magnificent version of you. When these qualities are intentionally acknowledged and cultivated, they coalesce into a specific mission in service to the world. These qualities already exist within you … [Read more...]
The 8 Principles of the Prosperity Paradigm
I teach the following eight principles in The Soul Purpose Institute and my book The Prosperity Paradigm. If lived, these principles will unlock your potential and lead you to experience unprecedented peace, joy, and fulfillment. 1. Collective human behavior/beliefs do not qualify those behavior/beliefs to be truth. The world is mad, … [Read more...]
Why the Law of Attraction Doesn’t Work
The Law of Attraction doesn't work. At least, not the way it's been taught and how most people try to apply it. Millions of people have seen or read The Secret and believe in the Law of Attraction, but have been very disappointed with their poor results in using it. The premise of “The Law” is tantalizing: Whatever you think, if you … [Read more...]