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January 28, 2023• byShirin Etessam

Shifting Perspective: Identity Versus Career

The journey of self-discovery may take some time and definitely some commitment, but it comes down to this: We are a combination of our standards, ideals,...

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January 28, 2023• byShirin Etessam

How Leaders Can Cultivate An Abundance Mentality

As Lao Tzu is credited with saying: “When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” During times of economic uncertainty,...

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February 15, 2022• byShirin Etessam

The Trouble With Chasing Worthiness

Originally printed in Rolling Stone When you ask people who they are, nine times out of 10 they’ll identify themselves by their profession. They might...

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February 15, 2022• byShirin Etessam

Who Will You Be in the New Year?

Originally printed in Rolling Stone It’s that time of the year again. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions list? I haven’t made any resolutions for...

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November 9, 2021• byShirin Etessam

The Lost Art (and Joy) of Play

There’s something very common about all of us as we grow older… We’ve forgotten how to play! By “play”, I don’t mean just the act of stacking...

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October 18, 2021• byShirin Etessam

The Gifts of Impermanence

“It is not impermanence that makes us suffer. What makes us suffer is wanting things to be permanent when they are not.”- Thich Nhat Hanh We know that...

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October 18, 2021• byShirin Etessam

Body Love

Do you have a good relationship with your body? I don’t just mean whether you like your body or not or whether you exercise, eat your greens, or have a good...

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October 18, 2021• byShirin Etessam

Happiness is Elusive

When did we start chasing “happiness” and why? As long as “happiness” is a destination and something to get to, it will never be yours, at least not...

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October 18, 2021• byShirin Etessam

Mental Health Is Not Enough

Spirituality is not a formula; it is not a test. It is a relationship. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about...