Discover the peace of your timeless Self
Life has drastically changed around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many people have been affected, and tension, stress, and anxiety levels have risen. But it is always possible to find your center and have peace within.
Continue reading “Find Your Center in Difficult Times”I always thought other people had it all figured out, but the truth is, we rarely do because life is unpredictable. When you are determined to figure something out, it is not uncommon for overthinking to occur.
Often, the more you try to achieve clarity, the more doubt and confusion arise. Additionally, you may feel stuck, pulled in various directions, and unable to make decisions. These are some of the pitfalls of overthinking.
Continue reading “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overthinking”Whatever state you experience, good or bad, you move beyond it when you allow it to be. This is the bliss beyond bliss and it is available to each of us, in every moment. In fact, it does not require you to be in a particular state at all. Rather, it is content with all states.
To further explain, years ago, I experienced the most intense bliss during meditation which left an impression on me. I was completely absorbed in my heart, and it is difficult to describe in words. In fact, when it happened I wanted to hold onto the feeling, but after a couple of hours, it passed.
Continue reading “Discover The Bliss Beyond Bliss”Breath meditation is the medication for my mental health. Without it, I fall into states of anxiety, anger, and depression. In truth, I did not grasp the heart of the practice until 10 years after I had begun meditating.
What was missing was the wisdom that makes meditation more than just a relaxation technique. In fact, without understanding some key concepts, meditation does not integrate into daily life to transform our suffering. This is a big hurdle to sustaining a fruitful practice.
So, whether you are a complete beginner or meditate regularly, here are 5 essential teachings and a guided breath meditation to help you reap the full benefits of your practice.
Continue reading “Breath Meditation: Sustaining a Fruitful Practice”Lying awake in bed at 4:00 AM is painful because you know getting up in the morning will feel like you got hit by a truck. Not getting enough rest can have a negative impact on your mental health. Sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, depression, anxiety, and impairment in cognitive function.
So, I want to share 10 tips to help you fall asleep, and shed light on how you can find rest and peace despite sleep deprivation.
Continue reading “10 Tips to Fall Asleep and 1 Way to Manage Sleep Deprivation”Thinking traps are inauthentic thought patterns that negatively affect our mood and behavior. In other words, they are not based on facts or reality. Rather, they are our mind’s perceived delusions and fears.
In truth, everyone is susceptible to thinking traps and often we don’t realize when we have fallen victim to them. So, being aware of them will help you dispel unhealthy thought patterns. As a result, you will reduce stress, safeguard your mental health, and achieve clarity and peace of mind.
Continue reading “12 Thinking Traps You Need to be Aware Of”Letting go of judgment is a central part of mindfulness practice and is vital to safeguard your mental health. It is likely that at some point you have been criticized and left to feel like you are not good enough.
As a result, holding on to such painful memories is not uncommon. Consequently, this dampens your inner light and leads to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Additionally, judgment engenders hatred, distrust, and separation.
With mindfulness, however, we can maintain a peaceful mind and learn to let go.
Continue reading “Letting Go of Judgment of Ourselves and of Others”After getting married, my husband and I visited Bhante Saranapala, the Urban Buddhist Monk, who previously guided me years ago when I began my healing journey. We received a blessing for our union and Bhante imparted some words of wisdom to us for a happy marriage:
Continue reading “A Monk’s Advice for a Happy Marriage”When people want to change, typically they work towards improving their behaviors and habits. On a more fundamental level, however, change can more effectively occur from a shift in our consciousness.
For instance, core beliefs are one’s central perceptions and assumptions about the world, other people, and one’s self. In other words, they are thoughts that we have identified with and view reality through.
As a result, they influence our behaviors, personalities, and emotional well-being, whether we are conscious of them or not.
Continue reading “Uncover the Hidden Mysteries of your Core Beliefs”Our world is colorful, alluring, and dynamic, while silence and stillness are viewed as unwanted, something to evade, fill, and change.
Life is often busy and fast-paced; almost every moment is overflowing with noise and movement. And our minds carry the same rapid pace and volume.
For most people, it is all they know. As a result, few people come to know the peace and joy of their inmost being and ultimately fall in love with silence and stillness.
Continue reading “Falling in Love with Silence and Stillness”