21st-century living is no walk in the park; like a swarm of mosquitoes buzzing in our ears, little numbered red dots relentlessly force themselves into our lives. And like a mosquito dipping into our flesh and depositing its saliva, social media profitably reminds us of our inadequacies, one nip at a time. Amidst all of … Read more
Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience. – Jon Kabat-Zinn As you go through your daily routine, from commuting to and from work, to taking care of your household chores, paying bills, and running from one obligation to the next, you might neglect to notice several things in between. You might miss … Read more
The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. – Jon Kabat-Zinn Massive personal growth is something that can be eternally elusive to most of us. At some point in our lives, we see ourselves on a boat, drifting across the vastness of the ocean with no direction … Read more
Meditation has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Especially in 2011 there were numerous reports released that showed studies proving the effectiveness of meditation. No one specific meditation technique was named, the studies focused on different techniques. Each technique has a specific reward that it can offer those that meditate. If you are … Read more
Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t). James Baraz What is mindfulness meditation? In a formal sense, it … Read more
The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. Jon Kabat-Zinn We all want to be happy. The only problem is that stress can suck the happiness right out of life. Instead of enjoying what a day … Read more
If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep, or you constantly wake up in the middle of the night and find it hard to go back to sleep, then you’ve come to the right place. There are many reasons why sleep seems to keep some people awake at night while others seem to nod off as … Read more
Meditation might be the practice of focusing your attention on one specific component of life, but how can you do that properly? Is there a “perfect” way to meditate that will help to unlock the mysteries of the universe? If you don’t know how to meditate properly, is it still possible to reduce stress, anxiety, … Read more
What is spiritual meditation? The benefits of meditation have been proven time and time again by clinical research studies. From lower levels of stress to better overall concentration and focus, meditation can help every person maximize their full potential every day. The only problem with most meditation advice, however, is that the physical components of … Read more
