If you’re faced with a troubling personal dilemma, such as a volatile spouse or constant conflict with a family member, there may be a trick. The trick, researchers say, is to consider the situation as an outside observer would and you’ll likely develop a wiser perspective. Let’s take a look at some studies that reveal why this may be.

No one is perfect. Every human being has strengths, weaknesses, and facets of our personalities that we would like to improve. And yet we wonder, are there things about ourselves that will never change? While many personality traits may seem unmoving, often with perseverance, perspectives, behaviors, and responses can shift.

We all know of people who we think are consistently wise, always wise, ever-wise. But are they really?

People have been coming together to meditate or pray for centuries. Today, group meditations are becoming more and more common. Beyond the benefits of personal meditation, many meditators also enjoy the power of collective meditation, involving a group of people meditating together. During collective meditation, each person is integrated into the collective group.

Sahaja meditation acts on your inner spiritual energy and an intricate system of energy channels and centers. This inner spiritual energy is known as Kundalini energy.