Posts tagged stress

I’ve often been described as a “calm” person. I’m not sure if they really mean “boring,” but I’m happy to be calm most of the time. When others are stressing …

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors did most of their work using their physical body. Hunting, fighting, re-locating, then agriculture: they were in constant motion. There was no point in …

Does your brain often produce unhappy and negative thoughts? Well, luckily for you, it’s easily possible to rewire your brain for happiness and positivity (with the help of some easy …

There will come a phase in everyone’s life where they persistently feel lonely and empty inside. So empty that they start to have trouble sleeping or concentrating, lose their interest …

Success in life largely depends on our perspective of things. Now many habits can help you achieve your goals; mindfulness is one of the most beneficial ones. A lot of …

It’s said that one of the great patriarchs of the Zen tradition, Hui Neng, was enlightened upon hearing a single verse of the Diamond Sutra (one of the key teachings …

It’s a wonder how today people suffer despite the fact that affording basic needs is not a problem for many of us, especially if you are reading this post. In …

In mindfulness meditation, or shamatha, we are trying to achieve a mind that is stable and calm. What we begin to discover is that this calmness or harmony is a natural …

Life can be incredibly frustrating and tiring. You might feel sky high one day. The next, you may feel down in the dumps. There are tons of ways to deal …

Popular wisdom demands that if you want to lose some weight or get into shape, then you pick up some cardio. But the benefits of exercise go beyond those that …

Whether you’re trying to get healthier through a revamped diet or a strict workout plan (or a combination of both) you’re probably doing it to get your physical body in …

Yesterday a loved one asked me about dealing with anger — he lashed out at someone he loves in a way that hurt her and filled him with shame and …