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A Tribute to Vietnamese Zen Buddhist Monk Thích Nhất Hạnh
Editor's note: what follows is a personal tribute to the late Zen Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh, whom I briefly mentioned in a previous post.
So where shall I start?
I heard about Thích Nhất Hạnh...
2021 Holiday Recommendations
Hello, dear Sleepy readers!
I thought I'd keep it simple this year by presenting a list of things that I think you'd enjoy during the year-end holidays. Forget about the pandemic or whatever else is...
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Most of us on this planet spend at least half of our waking hours working. We are then compensated for our time and effort with a reward called money. Few will reject money outright...
The Virtue of Patience and How to Practice It Every Day
Have you ever heard of the saying that patience is a virtue and wondered what it really meant? Those of us who are used to instant gratification probably couldn't care less. Yet, reality tells...
How to Stay Hopeful and Resilient in Challenging Times
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and try to recall a time in your life when you had to face something so insurmountable that you wanted to throw in the towel. Do you...
A Quick Word Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Hello there!
If you are reading this, you are likely aware that this is but one of many articles available on the web pertaining to the current COVID-19 global health crisis. Still, we believe that...
A Beginner’s Guide to Float Tanks and Float Therapy
Float tanks
are all the rage these days and one can find a float center in nearly every
city around the United States with more popping up regularly in various other
countries around the world.
We examine why...
What is Chi and the Practice of Qigong?
Chi is the electromagnetic life
force that is invisible and cannot be seen, but it flows through all of us.
On the physical level, it is the air that we take in and breathe out of...
What Are the Benefits of a Regular Exercise Routine?
Exercise is any movement that requires your
muscles to work. This action causes your body to start burning calories, which
can help to improve your metabolism.
There are several different types of
physical activities that can help...
Accountability vs. Responsibility: Why You Should Practice Both
There is one primary difference between
accountability and responsibility. You can share responsibilities with others,
but being accountable means that you are answerable for your specific actions.
You can only be held accountable after a
task is finished...