Tag: mindfulness
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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 over a decade ago, and it was through him that I got introduced to the concept of mindfulness. It […]
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The Importance of ‘Me’ Time and How to Get More of It
There has been a lot of concern about the increase in depression among people of all ages due to isolation during the pandemic. What rarely gets mentioned, however, is the resulting peace and quiet that can be just as important. Everybody deserves some ‘me’ time, even those who are in a relationship, have a full-time […]
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Going Back to Nature – Why a Trip Outdoor Should Be in Your Itinerary
Maybe you can still recall your longing for the big city life when you were living in a small town. Or maybe you grew up in the city and have little longing for the rural way of life. Whichever group you belong to, there is no denying that nature is an important component of one’s […]
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7 Benefits of Going on a Social Media Detox
Do you find yourself constantly scrolling through social media posts? Are you overwhelmed by the number of social media apps you have on your device? Rest assured, you are not alone. Despite the many benefits of using these platforms, there inevitably will come a time when things become overbearing. While most of us have heard […]
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10 Truths You Should Accept In Life
Life does not come with a user manual. There is no guide showing us the right way to live in every imaginable situation. As soon as you think you have figured everything out, something appears that flips your reality 180° and takes you back to the start. Everything in life can suddenly become unpredictable, confusing, […]
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How To Use Your Breath For Stress Reduction
Stress is no stranger in the world we live in. While some stress is necessary for growth, too much stress can be debilitating to our lives physically and mentally. Think of stress as food. You need food to survive, but consuming too much food and you can expect to encounter numerous health problems. This is […]
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Using Music to Influence Your Emotions
Music is one of human’s greatest inventions that many tend to take for granted. Few things in life have as much impact on a person’s emotions, ranging from excitement to laughter to sadness and everything in between. Best of all, it only takes a moment for the emotions to show up and be felt. No […]
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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 this once relatively unknown alternative therapy has gained such popularity along with how and if you should […]
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The Irrational Mind and Its Mindfulness Cure
Are there decisions that you made in the past that come back to haunt you? Do you make choices at times that make you wonder what you were thinking? The brain might provide us with several amazing benefits, but it is not perfect. There are times when people can be predictably irrational. Each person has […]
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How Ordinary Objects Create Subtle Life Impacts
Things create people just as people make objects. Everyday items can create subtle, positive life impacts that many of us don’t ever think about each day. These ordinary objects can create adverse results as well. When dealing with the moods we all experience each day, doing something fun or participating in a healthy activity seems […]