When you first start to meditate, the first thing you discover (if you haven’t already) is the fact that you have a ‘voice’ in your head. Not only do you have a voice in the head, but a voice that never stops. It talks incessantly, from the moment you wake up to the...
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...
Do you ever call yourself names like ‘idiot or ‘loser’? Do you ever berate yourself for your mistakes in your head over and over again? Ever push your body and mind way past the point of tired and hungry, till you’re almost about to collapse in a heap? If so,...
Everyone has moments of pain and distress. We all have the tendency to struggle in those difficult moments. When the demands of our lives stretch us to our limits, when we feel the searing grief of a loss or we are overcome with anxiety, depression or hopelessness –...
Through my study of the world wisdom traditions and my journey into mindful living, I have learned many valuable lessons which have brought me greater peace, joy and fulfilment. Here are 21 of the greatest spiritual lessons I’ve learned: 1. The world’s...
“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
