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key insights on meditation and mindfulness (1/2)

key insights on meditation and mindfulness (1/2)

> “Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already.” — Pema Chödrön Here are some key insights on the subject of meditation and mindfulness that’ll inspire you to develop and/or continue your own practice with

let go of bad feelings

let go of bad feelings

How do you feel when you criticize or blame something or someone? How about those instances when you complain incessantly or get into an argument against your better judgment? Not good, right? It’s time you start listening to those bad feelings. They’re telling you clearly that you’re

how to deal with the fluctuations of consciousness

how to deal with the fluctuations of consciousness

Developing a strong association with Yoga is one of the best and most effective ways to achieve optimal mental and physical health. In classical yoga, consciousness lies at the heart of the practice. According to Patanjali‘s Yoga Sutra, the so-called contents of our consciousness — thoughts, feelings, emotions, perceptions, memories,

a quick reminder to laugh more

a quick reminder to laugh more

> “We don’t laugh because we are happy. We are happy because we laugh.” ― William James Laughing regularly can do wonders for our health, our creativity, our productivity, and our overall success. The good old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine,” is indeed true. A good sense of humor

your thoughts don’t define you

your thoughts don’t define you

> “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Oftentimes, we are advised to change our thoughts if we want to change our circumstances. However, getting a grip over unwanted thoughts and feelings and replacing them with positive, uplifting ones is far easier said

do not fear the ghosts of past and future

do not fear the ghosts of past and future

> “Whenever we worry about something in the past or the future, we are setting up our own little haunted house and peopling it with our own special ghosts.” – Eknath Easwaran “We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.” – Seneca Most of

body scan meditation

body scan meditation

Body scan can be used both as a meditation by itself or as a practice for the preparation of another technique. It is an indispensable technique to acknowledge the different areas of our body and explore how each body part feels with curiosity and openness. Some instructors believe that body

a to-do list for self-care

a to-do list for self-care

You are your home. And just like you need to maintain your living space, you also need to nourish your mind and your body. Here are some things you can do to take care of yourself: * Smile more. * Stay positive, no matter what. * Focus on your own lane. * Don’t

how to practice mantra meditation

how to practice mantra meditation

This practice is an ancient one originating in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. A mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is chanted repeatedly while meditating. There is a dual purpose of this practice: repetition of our chosen mantra, i.e. sound, words, or affirmations to raise our vibrations as

world mental health day: making emotional well-being a top priority

world mental health day: making emotional well-being a top priority

Today, October 10th, is celebrated as World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. This day, each year, thousands of people come together to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on