Category: Personl Development

Sam and Robin are brothers, but they seem to come from two different universes. Sam is frugal to a fault. He derives deep satisfaction from finding the biggest discount, reading only free books, and claiming every promotional “gift.” His world is defined by the art of the deal, measuring success by how little he pays […]

Amy loves cooking and travels around the world to sample exquisite food in great restaurants. Her kitchen is a creative studio, where the scent of herbs from her own organic garden meets spices from the upscale market. One day, she invited Sally, a friend from yoga class, for a homemade lunch. She crafted a meal […]

Kevin came from an underprivileged background, where his parents, with limited education, worked tirelessly just to make ends meet. From a young age, Kevin was determined to rise beyond his circumstances and to create a better life for his family. He was talented and hard-working, becoming the first in his extended family to graduate from […]

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 […]