5 Simple Exercises To Help Manage Your Anxiety
Richard J Oldale
Aug
13
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 260 million people suffer from anxiety disorders. The precise causes of anxiety are unknown, although mental health studies attribute them to genetics, environment, and personal experience. What experts do know is that
Esoteric Meaning of the Number 20: A Time For Self-Reflection
Richard J Oldale
Jul
21
Esoteric symbolism is different from standard symbolism. Esoteric means hidden information that is only known to those with specialist, or secret, knowledge. Esoteric symbolism should not be confused with exoteric symbolism. Exoteric symbolism is the common belief of a symbol
Are You Breathing Properly? The Yogi Science of Breath
Richard J Oldale
Jul
20
Westerners that engage in eastern spiritual practices will probably have come across the term pranayama. This ancient Yogic practice describes how to breathe properly. Deep breathing in western thinking is mostly associated with relaxation. But the truth is, if you
What’s Your State of Mind? The Esoteric Meaning of the 14 Lokas in Hindu Mythology
Richard J Oldale
Jul
08
In an earlier article, titled “What are the Lokas in Hindu Mythology”, I explained how the esoteric symbolism in the Hindu Vedas relates to consciousness and the various states of mind you experience. Vedic cosmology is fundamentally based on sacred
Hippocrates of Kos: Forging Clinical Medicine Through Spirituality, Ethics, and Dogmatism
Richard Oldale
Jun
27
Guest Post by Aristeidis G Hippocrates of Kos: Forging Clinical Medicine Through Spirituality, Ethics, and Dogmatism “Natural forces within each and every one of us are the factual healers of illness, and the ultimate contributing factor to getting well”- medical
An Introduction To Vedanta
Richard J Oldale
Apr
24
An Introduction To Vedanta In a nutshell, Vedanta is a philosophy of life that teaches mankind how to liberate the mind from the trappings of delusion. The word comes from ancient Sanskrit and means “the goal of knowledge.” Vedanta forms
Buddha, The Elephant, And The Monkey
Richard J Oldale
Apr
17
Buddha, The Elephant, And The Monkey When you visit a Buddhist temple in Asia, you will probably see a statue of an elephant and a monkey kneeling before a Buddha. The story is a charming analogy of how the mind
The Birth of Buddha: Historical or Symbolic?
Richard J Oldale
Apr
10
Organised religions have a backstory which involves a historical founder. Yet curiously there is always a lack of evidence to support these people actually existed. Furthermore, some of the stories surrounding the legends are so far-fetched they are not believable.
Power, Patience, Prosperity: The Symbolic Meaning Of Elephants
Richard J Oldale
Apr
03
For the past week, I have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand and keep seeing elephants. Not the enigmatic grey mammals, but images of elephants; symbols. This is the work of my subconscious drawing elephants to my attention; in temples, on
5 Daily Activities That Can Alleviate Your Stress and Depression
Richard J Oldale
Mar
27
This article is a guest post submitted by Sania. She enjoys shopping, trying out skincare remedies and blogging about anything that is related to beauty and self-care. Her love for pets, tea and travelling are eternal. She ritually posts at The
How Meditation Can Boost Our Mental Health and Wellbeing
Richard J Oldale
Mar
01
This post was submitted by Sally Phillips Eastern practices such as yoga and meditation are fast becoming part of treatment programs for a plethora of conditions – everything from cancer recovery to depression, substance abuse, and anxiety. Studies carried out
What Are The Lokas In Hindu Mythology
Richard J Oldale
Feb
22
Hindu mythology teaches us about the creation of the universe, human nature and the essence of consciousness. One of the best symbolic tools that help explain the true nature of mankind are the Lokas – the 14 worlds of Vedic
