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Does mindfulness really help to minimise anxiety?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the stress that work, family, and everyday life are throwing at you? Mindfulness is the latest buzzword, but does it really live up to its hype in helping reduce anxiety levels and create balance in our lives? In this blog post we’ll discuss how mindfulness works and explore whether … Continue reading Does mindfulness really help to minimise anxiety?
Rating Anxiety in the Body
Whether we’re aware of it or not, our emotions tend to present themselves in the physical body in addition to being something of the mind. Anxiety, for instance, might present itself as hot palms, swirling sensations in the stomach, tingling in the face, or any other number of sensations (numbness included). Getting to know anxiety … Continue reading Rating Anxiety in the Body
The Becoming
Daily writing prompt: Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.
Morning Coffee
Daily prompt: Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you?
Transforming Anxiety Practice
Anxiety may seem like a consequence of busy modern life, but it first evolved as a response to threats our ancestors experienced in the wild. If we examine the six stereotypical reactions we have to anxious situations, we can see their evolutionary origins and then transform these natural responses into productive ways of dealing with … Continue reading Transforming Anxiety Practice
What Is Mindfulness & How To Start Practicing It Now
Mindfulness is a way of looking at things differently and allows a way for us to relate to all of the experiences in our life which may be causing us to suffer. This, in turn, will allow us to personally transform ourself. We as humans are constantly looking for ways to solve the causes of our … Continue reading What Is Mindfulness & How To Start Practicing It Now
Who was the Buddha to be?
The story of the Buddha is more than just a figure representing Enlightenment - it's a reminder of our spiritual quest. Even if some parts are mythical, this traditional biography gives us an insight into deep truths in Buddhism and helps enliven what otherwise might be dry lessons about theology. We can understand so much more when we look at these stories as symbols with layers that bring alive complex ideas!
Mindfulness vs. Mindlessness
What does it mean to be mindful? What does it mean to be mindless? If we are mindful, we are aware, we are experiencing present moments with acceptance. In order to fully cultivate mindfulness, we need to intertwine all three at the same time.
Misconceptions about Mindfulness
Developing Mindfulness takes practice. We are so used to going through our days not really thinking or being aware that it will startle you once you start practicing the art of mindfulness. You will become aware of everything and experience it in the present moment versus the past or the future through deliberate mental practices.
Think Less Feel More 