Discover the peace of your timeless Self
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, arising when we feel attacked, unfairly treated, accused, hurt, or threatened. But, it can cause us to lose control, attack those we love, lose sight of the big picture, and say and do things we regret. So, by mindfully dealing with anger, we learn how to slow down, gain insight, and act from our heart’s center, even in challenging situations.
When you look out into the world and see poverty, greed, hatred, and violence, you may feel a fire burning in you. Moreover, choosing peace may seem impossible.
On one hand, you may be ready to start a revolution and on the other hand, your sādhanā (spiritual practice) appears to oppose this force. Yet, the fire burning in you is a divine one.
So, don’t let hopelessness or anger take over. Use it, and let it drive you deep within so you can remove all the barriers in the way of your freedom.
Life has drastically changed around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic but it is always possible to find your center and have peace within. Indeed, many people have been affected, and tension, stress, and anxiety levels have risen.
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”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”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”When we don’t know how to help ourselves during times of anxiety and stress, life can be unbearable. Particularly as children, we are at our most vulnerable. While we are taught ways to protect ourselves from physical danger, often we are not taught how to help ourselves through psychological suffering.
Moreover, kids may not know how to ask for help or understand when they need it. In fact, I experienced this myself as a child and I strongly believe that explaining mindfulness to kids can really help them move through life with ease and confidence.
Continue reading “Explaining Mindfulness to Children”What exactly is mindfulness and why should we care about it? Well, we often make up our minds about something within a very short period of time. Influencers, bloggers, writers, advertisers, salespeople, almost everyone who has ever tried to engage or convince anyone of anything, knows that they must have a compelling hook. This is the extent of mine and if you are still reading, great, but at any point that can change because of a single deciding factor: a thought.
