In The Shadows Of Gratitude

We’ve all heard the adage—the attitude of gratitude—and yes, gratitude is a state of mind. But with a spiritual lens gratitude is actually a gift of great power. A gift that is only discovered by being present in the moment. By taking time to look for something we can...

House Rules

‘Be kind’ is an adage we see everywhere these days. Is it an invitation? A conviction? Or a stance? Perhaps it’s all of these. Regardless, the intention is to spread a message of kindness—to be kind to others in our collective house. And it’s a good message with...

Little By Little

Small steps matter. Especially when it comes to making lifestyle changes. Here, at Beyond The Craving, we put a higher value on making progress more than achieving perfection. And in order to do so it’s important to keep our sights on what’s ahead and not what’s...

The Elephant In The Room

Does life feel a little unsteady right now? If so, what area or areas feel the most unsteady? Personal. Professional. Relational. Or perhaps you need to go more granular: mental, emotional, physical, spiritual.  Feeling unsteady is to be expected when things...

A Decidedly Good Detour

Habits are hard-wired routines. Instituting a non-negotiable is an invaluable practice in changing a habit because it eliminates a specific choice which interrupts the routine. Simply put, a non-negotiable is a well-defined boundary. A hard stop. A detour you must...

The Sacrifice Of Silence

Silence is a savage. It isolates and alienates. When it comes to a bad habit or addictive behavior, silence will keep us stuck in the same maddening rut. Why? Because silence holds power. If you don’t believe me, try telling someone the truth about your struggle. The...