Embracing Challenge
A diverse group of people joyfully embracing challenge as they reach up for bunches of grapes
A diverse group of people joyfully embracing challenge as they reach up for bunches of grapes
Your Guide to the Best Apps for Meditation and Stress Relief In today’s fast-paced world, mindfulness apps offer a simple way to support your pracitce of cultivating presence, self-awareness, and skilful living—even when life gets busy. Explore our top recommendations below to find the app that fits your journey toward greater awareness and peace. Top[…]
The Learning Process When a skilled practitioner leads a representation, it can look either mystically effortless or downright impossible to the untrained eye. The reality? It’s neither magic nor guesswork—it’s skill, honed through practice and grounded in clear principles. The good news: with the right training, anyone can make impressive strides. The not-so-surprising catch? Progress[…]
In the West we often act as if people who have died have no ongoing connection with us but they remain with us in our heats and minds and continue to influence us throughout our entire lives. Obon is an annual Japanese ritual of remembrance that offers us a deep connection, grounding, and healing. In[…]
As we embrace life’s challenges, we must walk the tightrope between two pitfalls: over-striving on one side and avoidance on the other. The goal is to find that “just right” amount of effort—the sweet spot where growth happens without tipping into overwhelm or retreat. Play it too safe, and life stays dull—no change, no progress.[…]
Grandma’s Experiences Leave Epigenetic Mark on Your Genes | DiscoverMagazine.com. Amazing article about how events in grandma’s life can effect the genes you get from her!
Both humility and expediency show up as flexibility.So what is the difference? Humility involves a commitment to our values. An open hearted awareness certainly helps us to heal and to grow. Our values give this growth some sort of meaningful shape
“This is not McMindfulness by any stretch of the imagination” – The Psychologist. An interesting interview with JonKabat Zinn discussing the place of mindfulness in relation to psychology and Buddhism.
Older adults who suffer from moderate insomnia may benefit from mindfulness meditation, a clinical trial shows. The research indicates this form of meditation is a better bet for a good night’s sleep than the more conventional strategy of focusing on better sleep hygiene. “According to our findings, mindfulness meditation appears to have a role in[…]