Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Mindfulness meditation is often defined as a state of active, open attention to the present, observing one's thoughts and feelings without judging (Psychology Today). But is that all? If that…
Mindfulness meditation is often defined as a state of active, open attention to the present, observing one's thoughts and feelings without judging (Psychology Today). But is that all? If that…
Trauma is a word heard frequently these days. Some say it is overused and debate the true definition, claiming the word should only be used for those who have suffered…
As a meditator and mindfulness meditation teacher, I've learned that practicing mindfulness is not only about paying attention to what is happening here and now. It's also about discernment, about…
Sometimes it feels as if things will never change. This often happens when we are in a situation, such as now during the pandemic, in which our limits of endurance…
Some of us tend to think of life as a line. We are born, go through various experiences both positive and negative, and die. That’s the end. But is that…
January 2021 There’s been a shift. Can you feel it? Since a new administration has moved into Washington, a sense of sanity has returned. Plans for dealing with the ongoing…
Thanksgiving is here again, the traditional US holiday when families gather to celebrate togetherness and aspire to feel grateful for their blessings. Of course, this year is different. Due to…
Dear Friends, In this strange and trying period, each of us is dealing with our own situation, our own set of circumstances, and our own specific challenges. There are no…
In this time of great fear and uncertainty, we all recognize that what is happening now is not limited to any one country, nationality, race, or religion. This is a…
Meditation has many benefits, such as reducing stress, calming the mind, enhancing focus, accessing deeper sources of wisdom and ultimately, perhaps, arriving at a state of omniscience. But meditation can…