“Finally, I realized that I was never asking too much. I was just asking the wrong person.” ~ Unknown Friendship should nourish the soul. And in my life, for the most part, it has. I have a small, longstanding circle of friends steeped in a long-shared history. We’re...
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‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’ Everyday Buddhism
Meditation is one of the most basic practices on the spiritual path, but one size does not fit all. There are different types of meditation practices, and you may wind up doing various types at different times along the way. Here, Ram Dass takes us on guided...
There was a time in my life when I didn’t think much about the future. I lived freely, playfully, and without a care. I would talk endlessly, laugh wholeheartedly, and find joy in the simplest of moments. I was that spirited little girl, full of life and laughter. But...
Gratitude is my anchor. It’s the difference between waking up overwhelmed and waking up aware. It keeps me grounded when life feels like it’s spinning too fast—when my to-do list is loud, my goals are big, and my past tries to whisper lies. Gratitude is how I slow...
I was a relatively happy child. But at 18, life brought me anxiety and depression.From then on, it became a struggle just to get through everyday life. When I entered a stable relationship, things began to change for the better. But one day, it ended suddenly, leaving...
I have always been an optimistic person, always trying to see something good in every situation. I lived through abuse from childhood into adulthood, yet somehow I always found a reason to smile. Almost twenty years ago, I became very ill. I would spend days at a time...
Six months ago, all I cared about was me. That was it. All I wanted was my next high, no matter the cost. It didn’t matter what I had to do to get it, I was going to get high. That mindset led me to self-destruction. I thought I knew everything, but the truth was I...
‘So how do we sustain this awareness in the midst of a busy, complex life? The answer lies in consistency. Meditation, yes — but also mindful living.’ Everyday Buddhism