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When we hear the word mindfulness, we typically think of it as an activity that is done in solitude, as it is closely related to...
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One step at a time: A short guide to walking meditation
Walking meditation is much more than a simple walk because there are elements and benefits in it that are not present in the regular...
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The practice of mindful breathing
When we listen to some guided meditations, we usually encounter the phrase “focus on your breath” or “shift your awareness to your...
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Mindfulness can calm your worries
Media channels are replete with stressful content, causing many people to live in fear and anxiety. While it’s true that there are urgent...
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How to come back to ordinary life after a spiritual retreat
Those who have gone on spiritual retreats know that going back to regular programming can be quite a challenge. Some people reintegrate...
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Self-care: Keeping yourself company
Inasmuch as we enjoy spending time with people we like, we also need to cherish our alone time. It’s when we learn to enjoy our own...
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The power of silence
Noise is, indeed, a part of modern life. If you live in the city, it can be particularly difficult to find moments of quiet. Even at...
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Going on a silent meditation retreat?
It’s a good idea to start preparing early because silent meditation retreats usually last a few days and would require participants to do...
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Creating your sacred space
Joseph Campbell, the author of The Power of Myth, wrote that it is important to have a sacred space where one can be with oneself, a...
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Mindful education and the mental health of children
Because of challenges in our fast-paced world, among many other reasons, even children and young people are not spared from stress,...
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How to dwell in joy
What is the color of joy? What does it look like? What brings me joy? We can say it is every color, except that they are brighter or more...
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It's the best time to go on a meditation retreat
Sometimes when we are trying to take time out for meditation, distractions don’t allow us to truly relax and immerse ourselves in the...
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The formal practice of meditation
To sit down mindfully in silence is a kind of formal meditation, but its counterpart—informal meditation—is likewise helpful. This is...
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Being true and doing right
Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we know what we must do but, for some reason, it is difficult to do what’s right. Maybe...
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Cultivating positive values through mindful awareness
Our values are very personal guideposts that we always return to whenever we feel lost. They define us and reflect our authentic selves....
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Equanimity: Keep Calm and Carry On
Equanimity means having a mind that is totally free, stable, and peaceful. It stems from the kind of understanding that prompts one not...
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How do you feel when good things happen to others?
When something good happens to another person, we don’t always feel happy for them. Sometimes jealousy or envy rears its ugly head and we...
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The necessity of practicing mindful gratitude
Gratitude is defined as the sense of thankfulness for blessings received, whether these are tangible or intangible. We usually express...
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Compassion leads to happiness
When we experience suffering—whether our own or another’s—we feel empathy and a desire to remove or relieve the cause of that suffering....
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Loving-kindness: True love for self and others
Lovingkindness or loving-kindness is not a new word. It’s a catchphrase we have encountered many times in our mindfulness practice....
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