Blind faith – the fourth pitfall on the spiritual path
When trust replaces one’s own perceptionTrust is important on the spiritual path. Yet this is precisely where a great danger lies: blind faith. Many people long for guidance, support and answers to life’s big questions. Particularly in times of inner uncertainty, there is a growing willingness to place trust in other people, groups or teachings. […]
Fanaticism – the third pitfall on the spiritual path
When conviction becomes narrow-mindednessAnother pitfall on the spiritual path is excessive zeal. What initially appears to be commitment, discipline or strong conviction can, unnoticed, turn into fanaticism. Fanaticism clouds one’s clear vision. It narrows one’s perception and leads to only a single point of view being regarded as correct. Other perspectives are no longer examined, […]
Dependence – the second pitfall on the spiritual path
The search for spiritual guidance For many people, the search for spiritual guidance is a natural and often necessary step on their journey. The desire for direction, for answers and for support can help us to understand ourselves better and gain new perspectives. Yet this is precisely where another, often underestimated pitfall begins. The search […]
Self-leadership – the moment when you stop searching and start making decisions
Am I on the right path?Many people ask themselves this question – time and time again. Especially when life becomes turbulent, doubts arise and the pressure mounts. It is precisely at these moments that something begins which many fail to recognise. They look for the answer outside themselves.In other people, in opinions, in expectations, or […]
Emotions – the first pitfall on the spiritual path
Emotions aren’t the problem Many people believe they must control, overcome or even get rid of their emotions in order to progress on their spiritual path. Yet this is often where the first major misconception begins. Emotions are not the problem. They are an essential part of our humanity – and often the first gateway […]
The most common pitfalls on the spiritual path – a series
Over the coming weeks, I’d like to share a topic with you that is not only important to me – but one that stems deeply from my own experience. A topic that is far too rarely discussed honestly. The spiritual path is often seen as a path of healing, growth and inner development. And that […]
When the pressure gets too much – and you start to lose yourself
I see it. I see people who carry on functioning even though they’ve long since been exhausted.I see people who keep performing even though, deep down, they’ve long since reached their limits. And I see something that hardly anyone talks about. Fear. The fear of no longer being able to keep up.The fear of being […]
JOY – WHY KNOWLEDGE ITSELF REMAINS INVISIBLE WITHOUT YOU
Without joy, even knowledge remains invisible. The secret to success in many areas of life does not lie in discipline alone.Nor in technique alone.Nor solely in having the right knowledge at the right time. The secret is simpler – and yet deeper. Joy. We can acquire as much knowledge as we like. Learn countless methods. […]
LIVING PRESENCE – WHEN INNER TRUTH MANIFESTS ITSELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Presence is the art of truly being there. In a world where so many people are constantly busy, constantly thinking, constantly reacting, and often already on to the next step before the present one has even been lived, presence has become a rare thing. And yet it is perhaps the most valuable thing a person […]
SIMPLICITY IS COURAGE – WHY CLARITY IS SOMETIMES A CUT
Simplicity is not comfortable. Simplicity is not the easy path.Simplicity is the clear path. There was a moment in my life when I realised this with crystal clarity. Mauro and I were working in senior roles at a company we enjoyed. We were successful, well-paid and respected. Everything seemed secure. Then the company was sold. […]