Category: Personl Development

We often hear that finding our life’s purpose is the key to a meaningful existence. Bookstores and online platforms are saturated with guides promising the answer, yet so many of us still find ourselves searching. When asked, “What do you want to achieve with your life?” a common, heartfelt reply is, “To make a positive […]

I met Peter in his taxi. As a tourist newly arrived in the city, I asked him for restaurant recommendations. What I got was an hour-long story about his life and his recent business venture. Peter’s story perfectly illustrates why understanding how business works—especially the fundamentals of finance—is not just for entrepreneurs. It’s a basic […]

For twelve years, Aaron has developed a promising career within a large corporation. He is bright, ambitious, reliable, and was once on the company’s leadership fast track. But lately, his industry is declining, and his business unit is tangled in management changes and office politics. His promised promotion has vanished, leaving him on an emotional […]

“Isn’t life boring without emotional turbulence?” When discussing the benefits of meditation practice, a friend asked this question. He accepted the merit of calming down and feeling peaceful amid a stressful situation. But he didn’t buy into the merit of feeling peaceful as a normal state of being. He argued that life is more colorful […]

In the earlier sections of this article, we explored the root cause of fear and how to transform it. Now, let’s broaden our perspective and examine fear from a systemic standpoint. The goal is to pinpoint the key relationships that play a vital role in the healing process. This understanding is particularly beneficial for anyone […]

By now, we should already understand the importance of doing shadow work. It is about removing barriers along the way and is one of the most overlooked aspects of creating the life we want. There are infinite tools and methods for doing shadow work. Consistent with Teal Village’s approach, we advocate a self-guided process—learning to […]

Claudia feels a deep sense of frustration with her son Max. He is bright and happy but has a puzzling pattern of behavior. He seems to be addicted to making wrong choices on purpose. During school exams, particularly with multiple-choice questions, he often eliminates two incorrect answers first. When faced with the final two options—one […]

Fear is the umbrella term for a wide range of unpleasant human emotions.  Anxiety, shame, anger, doubt, attachment, greed, lack and low self-esteem all stem from fear.  While fear can serve a purpose in certain situations, it often leads to self-sabotage. Decisions made in a state of fear can be misguided.  When we are fearful, we may react […]

In the ancient time, there was a Chinese Medicine doctor known for creating miracles. His patients usually recovered quickly from severe illnesses. His reputation reached as far as the imperial palace. One day, the emperor’s son was dying from a sudden illness. The emperor summoned this miracle doctor to the palace. However, the son had […]

Once upon a time, two good friends, a poet and a monk, regularly sat together drinking tea and discussing philosophy. This poet, somewhat egotistical, frequently transformed peaceful discussions into competitive debates. However, the calm and grounded monk, although didn’t try, won those debates most of the time with his deep wisdom.   One day, the poet […]