In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are yearning for deeper meaning, clarity, and a sense of groundedness in the midst of turbulence and so many distractions. We search for ways to heal our wounds, understand our patterns, and reconnect to our truest selves. What if the keys to our personal growth weren’t somewhere far […]
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Meet Sandy Krzyzanowski, Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. In the soon-available book, The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Transformation, Sandy shares how learning about war trauma/PTSD through her trauma-informed yoga training changed how she viewed her childhood experience. The Wellness Universe (WU): Hello, Sandy Krzyzanowski, please tell us about yourself and what inspired
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The healing journey is a dance of joy and pain, peace and yearning. These states of being interact continuously. They are like the universal flow of Yin and Yang as we walk our healing and awakening path and honour our life. Awakening to Growth Do you ever have emotions rise with a vengeance? Does it
For years, I’ve felt pain when I read most statements about working with emotions, “mental health,” and dealing with life’s challenges. The cause of my pain is that based on what I’ve learned, lived and practiced with others (as a psychotherapist and marriage and family counselor), what is usually recommended requires too much work, mostly
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Welcome to Life Mastery Soul Memos, Episode 57! Each month, WU World-Changer and Life Mastery Coach, David McLeod, shares a new soul memo with you! Episode 57, May 2025: Tame Your Ego With Love We’ve all heard spiritual teachers telling us things like ”Silence the ego”, “Transcend the mind”, or even “Kill the false self.”
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Happy May, dear friends! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, spring is bursting with life. Trees stand tall, dressed in fresh green, and the world hums with energy, growth, and renewal. The sun lingers a little longer each day, warming our spirits and inviting us to embrace new adventures. Just as nature flourishes, so too can
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In the ebb and flow of life, joy can sometimes feel elusive, especially during challenging moments. Yet, true joy is not just a fleeting happiness tied to perfect circumstances—it is a state of being, a guiding light that reconnects us with our deepest truth. Even during life’s struggles, we can choose joy as a sacred
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Welcome to the fourth installment in my yearlong series on Joy Intelligence™! (JQ) Everyday Flavors of Joy This month, we’re playing with the many ways we can experience JOY in our lives. Last month, I highlighted the science behind each of the four steps in the Chair of Joy®: SIT. BREATHE. THINK. FEEL. But there’s also
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Honoring Your Well-Being In a world that often celebrates self-sacrifice, prioritizing self-care can feel like an act of defiance. Many of us grew up believing that taking time for ourselves was indulgent, even selfish. But the truth is, self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a vital act of self-respect, empowerment, and love. When we care
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Self-acceptance can sometimes be a difficult road, and for many of us, it can be one of the most transformative and empowering paths we walk. Yet, in a world that often values external validation over inner peace, learning to truly accept ourselves can feel challenging. However, one of the most powerful tools I’ve discovered in
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