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OLLY ALEXANDER BRANFORD COACHING


From Focus to Freedom: From Will to Awakening
Deep spiritual states transcend the mind. The ego mind can lead you to the edge of that state: It can’t go across to that state....
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Mar 14, 20259 min read


Liberation: ‘The Unspeakable World’
I love this short passage by Alan Watts, from his lecture ‘Zen Bones and Tales’, mixed by Adi Goldstein. “You know, If you talk all the...
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Mar 14, 202510 min read


The Scientific Basis of Mindfulness
Here I present the neurobiological and psychological perspectives supporting the scientific basis of mindfulness . Mindfulness is the...
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Mar 13, 20259 min read


It's Time To Wake Up The World
When a woman or a man has a spiritual awakening , the most important meaning of it is that he has now become able to do that which he...
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Mar 12, 202516 min read


Humility is Power
Humility is power. Ambition and pride are traps set by the ego . The ego is not your amigo. The ego wants you dead. Truly. The flip side of pride and opposite end of the polarity is humility, usually defined in dictionaries as the absence of pride and the state of being humble . Lao Tzu wrote in the 'Tao Te Ching' that “All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are: Humility gives it its power. If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below
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Mar 11, 20259 min read


Happy Chemicals and How to Hack Them
There are four neurotransmitters that are linked to feelings of happiness. Some people are deficient in these, leading to mental illness...
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Mar 11, 20255 min read


Beyond The Illusion: Awakening To Consciousness
Albert Einstein said that “Reality is merely an illusion , albeit a very persistent one.” He also said “Go out in Nature and you will...
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Mar 10, 202512 min read


What You Want is Not What You Need
Les Brown said “You don’t get what you want in life. You get who you are .” What does mean?.. Les Brown said “You don’t get what you want...
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Mar 9, 20256 min read


Perfection is The Enemy of Progress
Perfection is not a destination, it’s a journey . And the journey is progress. Progress is the only way forward. Perfectionism is a dead...
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Mar 9, 202548 min read


Love is Not ‘In The Air’: Love Is Inside You
Let's talk about love . People like love . It's one of the best things in the world. Why? What is it? Where does it come from? How do you...
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Mar 8, 202533 min read


What Are The Differences and Similarities Between Philosophy and Truth?
Transformative Life Coaching (TLC) includes positive psychology (please see my article on the difference and similarities between...
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Mar 4, 202523 min read


Life is Only About Two Things: Acceptance and Service
What do I mean by that? The only way to find peace , joy , love , and abundance is through acceptance and service. The spiritual path ...
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Mar 4, 20257 min read


What Are Your Options When You Are Feeling Triggered?
In counselling and psychotherapy, the word “triggered” refers to the intense emotional distress you may feel suddenly when you're faced...
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Mar 3, 202511 min read


What Would You Like to Bring To The Discussion Today?
As a coach , my first question is often "What would you like to bring to the discussion today?" Each coaching session is a fresh look at...
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Mar 2, 20255 min read


What You Resist, Persists
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist Carl Jung said something that has stuck with me since I first came across it....
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Mar 2, 20258 min read


From Psychology to Spirituality: Transcending The Ego Mind’s Struggles
For my 400th article I wanted to write about psychology and spirituality : How do you transcend the ego mind’s struggles? Spirituality...
olivierbranford
Feb 27, 202514 min read


Fate Versus Destiny
What is the difference between fate and destiny? How do they relate to the ego and to the soul ? Fate versus destiny Fate appears as...
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Feb 27, 20258 min read


Would You Like To Reconnect With Your Natural State of Joy, Peace, Love, and Abundance?
Would you like to reconnect with your natural state of joy , peace , ecstasy, bliss , balance, harmony , compassion , giving , abundance...
olivierbranford
Feb 25, 202510 min read


Your Life Is More Than A Dash
If you could look at your tombstone, you may see two dates (your year of birth and your year of death), separated by a dash. The question...
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Feb 24, 20255 min read


Overcome All Your Limitations By Surrendering All Your Fears
What is holding you back from the life of your dreams? Limitations are simply fears and fears are not real. You are a limitless BEing ...
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Feb 24, 202511 min read
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