App and social media companies use these three psychological mind hacks to keep you scrolling. Here is how they’re getting you hooked and some tips on wiser use of the tech in your life. The War For Our Attention They’re calling it an ‘attention war’ – where big tech...
Happiness. We all want it, and people are constantly chasing and seeking it. But you may be surprised to discover that happiness isn’t as easy to figure out as you might think… and that true and lasting fulfilment can be found hiding in one of the most unexpected...
A loss in my life in this last week has deeply touched the most vulnerable places in my heart and brought home my awareness of impermanence. How can we heal in times of loss and change? How can we find acceptance, grace and compassion in the face of impermanence? How...
What is the best way to be there for someone when they are hurting or experiencing challenging times? How can we comfort them and ease their pain and suffering? In this beautiful short animated video, Dr Brené Brown teases apart the difference between empathy and...
Stories are powerful teachers. I recently came across this one on a day when my head was spinning with problems to solve and things to do. In five minutes, the story changed my mindset completely. It left me feeling inspired, clearheaded and reconnected with what...
September 11th is a day that both reminds me of the challenges, the insanity, the upheavals of our time – and also a day that reminds me of the importance of waking up in these troubled times. It urges me to try to bring more awareness, wisdom, kindness and...
“It is one thing to talk eloquently on the subject of mindfulness and it is another thing to actually practice mindfulness. Melli is one of those select few who walks her talk.”
“Restore your attention or bring it to a new level by dramatically slowing down whatever you’re doing.” -Sharon Salzberg - Friday Aug 23 - 1:00am
“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.” -Eckhart Tolle - Thursday Aug 22 - 1:00am
“With mindfulness you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are availabl… https://t.co/pVKIb1zK72 - Wednesday Aug 21 - 1:00am
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” -Mother Teresa - Monday Aug 19 - 1:00am
