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In the 70s, when I first heard the phrase “follow your bliss,” popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell, it immediately hooked my attention. In college, while studying the ancient wisdom teachings of the Upanishads, I heard the word “bliss” used frequently but never really stopped to consider what it meant in practical terms.
Read MoreSay hello to the next purchase you will love. Our Vanilla Bourbon is a pleasure to the senses with a twist of creamy, warm vanilla and a cordial bourbon essence. This oil is our best selling scent for a reason, other than its intoxicating aroma it is also an exceptional moisturizer for your skin and hair. You will instantly feel confident and look your best with no added stress. Buy this oil from thirteenthieves.co by itself or in a Beard Kit
Read MoreIn a busy life, Copi is a father who tries to teach the right way to his son, Paste. But... what is the correct path? An animated short is a story of the relationship of a father and his son who live in a society "where order and work ethic literally choke the color and creativity out of its inhabitants.
Read MoreThough much has changed in society since the first publication of The Way of the Superior Man, men of all ages still “tussle with the challenges of women, work, and sexual desire.” In The Way of the Superior Man, Deida explores the most important issues in men’s lives—from career and family to women and intimacy to love and spirituality—to offer a practical guidebook for living a masculine life of integrity, authenticity, and freedom. Join this bestselling author and internationally renowned expert on sexual spirituality for straightforward advice, empowering skills, body practices, and more to help you realize a life of fulfillment, immediately and without compromise.
Read MoreSacred geometry is found throughout the entire universe and can be seen everywhere in the natural world. Even our own bodies are made up of this mathematical equation, commonly referred to as the Fibonacci sequence, which connects all living things in the universe.
Read More“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” ~Albert Einstein
Typically Life changing events or lessons occur when we have met our rock bottom. This article is a great reminder that we do not necessarily have to wait until to reach that point to learn something new.
Read MoreThe moon is, in terms of distance, the closest heavenly body to the earth. We can see it in the sky for three weeks out of four, and people have, for thousands of years, used its light to guide them in the dark. In addition to the personification of the moon as a deity, there are all kinds of fascinating legends and myths associated with the moon and its cycles.
Read MoreYou will know the spiritual master and mentors, by the sound of their laughter. The mentor/guru -protege relationship is the most efficient and productive form of learning. The right mentors know where to focus your attention and how to challenge you.
Read MoreAsk yourself, “What does it mean to be a good man?” Imagine waking up in the morning and looking in the mirror and saying to yourself, “You are a good man.” Imagine your funeral. You’ll want it said of you, “He was a good man.”
Read MoreEverything you see from Thirteen Thieves has that handmade feeling. We designed our labels to reflect some of our goals. We use recycled grocery bags or kraft paper to be grounded and remind us to be conscious of the earth. We created all the blends from the oils we use for the scent to the composition of the base oils. We mix up and pour every product we have assuring that our quality standards are met. We cut, glue, and apply every label to every single bottle, tin, tube, or jar we sell. Before any order leaves us, we individually package your order and include a personalized note. We believe you should know how grateful we are and ultimately we want to spread some positive energy to you and your circles. Our commitment to handmade is in everything we do and reflects in every product you purchase.
Read MoreInaction is an action itself.
It seems we are often told we have to do something about a given issue—and we have to do it now.
We are forced to choose between letting go and holding on. Yet, letting go of something is not necessarily a spiritual, enlightened, or Buddhist act in principle.
Instead, we should let it be.
Read MoreSince being uploaded it’s gone on to be watched over 50,000 times, but that number only scratches the surface. Luna has been covering classic rock songs for several years, with a repertoire than includes Jimi Hendrix’s Voodoo Child, Led Zeppelin’s Stairway To Heaven, AC/DC’s Back In Black, Queen’s I Want To Break Free and many more.
Read MoreWe might ask, why explore the Hero’s Journey? Sure, Hollywood uses it as their dominant story structure for its films (more on that later), but what relevance does it have for us as individuals? Today, when we speak of “myth,” we refer to something that’s commonly believed, but untrue. Myth, for people like Campbell and Jung however, had a much deeper meaning. Myths, for them, represent dreams of the collective psyche. That is, in understanding the symbolic meaning of a myth, you come to know the psychological undercurrent—including hidden motivations, tensions, and desires—of the people.
And because the hero’s journey represents a monomyth that we can observe in most, if not all, cultures, it represents a process that is relevant to the entire human family.
Read More5 Powerful Success Tips (How Successful People Play Ball). Sometimes we win sometimes we lose. Not everything in life goes our way, though there are common things successful people do to give them an edge in netting the point, scoring the goal, and hitting the home run.
Here are 5 key factors that require your attention in your pursuit of success and fulfillment. Read Carefully:
“The key is not the will to win – everybody has that. It’s the will to prepare and win that is important.” ~ Bob Knight
Read MoreEverything you see from Thirteen Thieves has that handmade feeling. We designed our labels to reflect some of our goals. We use recycled grocery bags or kraft paper to be grounded and remind us to be conscious of the earth.
Read MoreOne of our retailers for Thirteen Thieves and one of the best Haircuts in Boise. Jack's Barber Shop has been a staple in the Boise area since 1993. One of our retailers for Thirteen Thieves and one of the best Haircuts in Boise. Jack's Barber Shop has been a staple in the Boise area since 1993.
Read MoreWe all get hung up on the idea of what courage means to us. Courage is something we all want to possess, and it is something that is prevalent in our life through stories and movies.
Read MoreI don't think having a higher IQ is necessarily an important aspect to discerning whether you can see things or not. I always thought, you see something, or you don't, there is no middle ground. I cannot imagine objects in my mind's eye which basically means I have no imagination. Does that make my IQ score lower? I think it is silly that we put so much importance on numbers in our world.
Read More“The gap between what we do and what we’re capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” ~Gandhi
I have lived most of my life with a challenging contradiction.
I am a hopeless idealist and dreamer. And I have also dealt with high levels of anxiety, worry, and doubt, especially as an adult.
Read MoreA perfect shave is pretty simple and within your reach with our 4 part Shave System.
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