This is a story about finding grace and peace in hard times. It comes from the meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg and his experience meditating in the forests of Thailand. So after many years as a Zen monk in Korea he goes on this journey to Thailand to take a retreat...
We all feel a little anxious at times. It’s a normal reaction to the more stressful events of our lives, such as a job interview, a driving test or say, a global pandemic. You may notice a few physical responses, like the sensation of ‘butterflies in your tummy’ or...
The human mind is a double-edged sword. On the upside, it enables us to plan, solve problems, create goals and work towards our dreams… But the dark side of the human mind is that it also tends to haunt our inner world with unhelpful and painful thoughts. We...
In today’s world, sadly, I think most of us feel that we are not enough. We believe our worth is conditional so it needs to be constantly earned. When we operate from this paradigm much of our behaviour can become driven by feelings of shame. We get caught in striving...
Some of the world’s most common and widely held ideas about happiness create what psychologist and author Russ Harris eloquently calls a ‘happiness trap’. These ideas – or ‘myths’ – about happiness are misleading and when you believe them or let them dictate how you...
Do you ever struggle with negative thinking? If you have a harsh inner critic or get caught in worry, stress, anxiety, depression or wrestle with low self-worth, then you know some of the symptoms first hand. Negative (unhelpful) thinking patterns can have a strong...
“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.”
What can you do to recharge your batteries, bring in some joy, and nourish yourself today?
#mindfulnesshttps://t.co/A97tRqpAXq - Sunday Jul 5 - 12:36am
“I think 99 times and I find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence and the truth comes to me.”
- Albert Einste… https://t.co/1UUSPTOz01 - Thursday Jul 2 - 6:40am
Feeling stressed? Overwhelm & anxiety getting the best of you?
Try 'Take 5' a quick (less than 60 secs) tactile ex… https://t.co/gt3qMsLp1G - Wednesday Jul 1 - 12:59am
