As I type these words, a torrential rain is beating against my window. It’s the perfect day to embrace quiet time; even my kitten decided to take a play break and nap. Today, I’m following my kitten’s example and making…
But now, when things seem overly complicated, I turn to this simple solution: I know I just need to Pause. In the insightful article “The Power of the Pause” by Meg at One Body Inc, the author shares a personal…
Allowing our emotions to arise, be felt, and dissolve helps us cultivate equanimity. From this place of balance, we’re more resilient to what life throws at us. The article “Inner Calm: The Key is Letting Go” by Shalini Bahl on…
What are some calm habits I can incorporate into my routine for a more balanced life? The article from The Simplicity Habit, titled “7 Calm Habits to Help You Have a More Balanced Life,” focuses on integrating calm habits into…
It is safe to say that in our constantly connected world, the pursuit of inner peace can often feel like an impossible task. Inner peace, a state of mental and emotional serenity, is not just a luxury but a necessity…
Along your journey towards a more calm life you might have come across the philosophy of Stoicism and wondered what it might be and how it might relate to your own personal path. Well, according to Wikipedia, Stoicism is… “… a philosophy of…
To fully understand what “calm” means to us. We must first find out what the definition of “calm” is and start working backwards from there. According to wiktionary.org, calm is defined as follows… (of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and…
In my last post I addressed how we all should create our own definitions of the word “calm” and use that definition as a roadmap towards a calmer life. Below is a definition of “calm” condensed into seven habits by Leo Babauta from…
“What does living a calm life mean and what would a calm life look like to you?” In an increasingly fast-paced world, these are crucial questions that often go overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, we’re frequently…