Personal Growth

Mar
02
Your Relationship with Your Mind (the Ego) and the Other

Your Relationship with Your Mind (the Ego) and the Other

Changing the Structure of Self-Criticism The relationship you have with your mind determines how you feel about yourself. Have you
3 min read
Feb
28
Is Instagram to Blame for Gay Thirst Traps or Those Who Follow? LOP064

Is Instagram to Blame for Gay Thirst Traps or Those Who Follow? LOP064

Reading my Twitter feed last week, I read a knee-jerk reaction to people with beautiful bodies posting pictures of themselves
2 min read
Feb
21
What Holds You Back vs What Do You Want More? LOP062

What Holds You Back vs What Do You Want More? LOP062

What’s the obstacle in your way? Is it someone, some event, or something? In every instance the only thing
3 min read
Feb
16
A Conscious Meditation on the Gap

A Conscious Meditation on the Gap

Entering the space between all things. There is nothing but space between worry and fear. There is nothing but space
3 min read
Feb
14
The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

Happy Valentine's Day, 2019! My boyfriend, my partner, my lover, brings me joy every day. Moments of joy
3 min read
Feb
12
Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

The basic human fear of anyone else who is unlike us, too dissimilar, or who holds a different view of
1 min read
Jan
22
There Is No Space Between Us In The Gap – LOP053

There Is No Space Between Us In The Gap – LOP053

Today’s episode takes the form of a meditative thought experiment. An awareness came through me this morning while moving
1 min read
Jan
15
Why We Need to Engage Critics and Defuse Outrage – LOP051

Why We Need to Engage Critics and Defuse Outrage – LOP051

Dealing with criticism versus personal attack When someone responds with a criticism or attack on my articles or podcast, that’
2 min read
Jan
08
How to Love Your Body as a Gay Man – LOP049

How to Love Your Body as a Gay Man – LOP049

Think Differently with Healthier Thoughts Many gay men, myself included, have at some point tried to improve their physical appearance
2 min read
Jan
03
Ray Rigoglioso, Gay Man of Wisdom – LOP048

Ray Rigoglioso, Gay Man of Wisdom – LOP048

Raymond L. Rigoglioso is the founder and executive director of Gay Men of Wisdom and author of Gay Men and
4 min read