One of the main obstacles that we are faced with today is determining the meaning and the purpose of our lives when ultimately life in of itself has no meaning and/or purpose to it. Rather than looking for external or…
It is said that mindfulness is the secret of life. A life lived mindfully is a life full with peace, tranquility, happiness and compassion. Mindfulness is our path to a calmer life. It is what we as humans have actually been…
Living with anxiety — whether you’re suffering from short-term stress or a long-term disorder — can be challenging, but there are ways you can help yourself. The article from Business Insider, titled “17 ways to calm anxiety and ease your…
I’ve since realized that peace is always available, and like any desirable state of mind, it requires effort, even if that effort entails consciously choosing to be still. The article “40 Ways to Create Peace of Mind” by Lori Deschene…
Anxiety comes with a high level of stress and your impossibility of silencing your thoughts. The problems come from our heads so we need to find ways to cope with them. One way to cope with high levels of stress…
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…
I used to envy people who were able to meditate every day, because it was something I struggled with. Certain people just didn’t have a problem with meditating daily, but I found it hard. The article “Why it’s important to…
What is it about something as simple as sitting still and watching our breath that evokes panic, fear, and even hostility? Meditation can certainly be challenging, and even more so if we are uncertain as to why we are doing…
It can seem like there are more ways to fail than succeed at meditation. We plop down on a cushion, twist our legs into lotus pose and decide to give meditation a try, expecting a clear mind and sense of…