‘Delusion operates under the radar, making it difficult to detect, especially when we are lost in the routine of daily life. Its cleverness lies in its ability to maintain the illusion of permanence and stability in a world that is inherently fleeting and uncertain.’...
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Morning meditation — May all beings awake from the gloom of delusion.
‘May all beings awake from the gloom of delusion.’ Everyday Buddhism
30 Kind Affirmations for People Pleasers
Hi fellow people pleaser! I hope you're doing well. If you’re someone who struggles to say no, feels guilty about changing plans or disappointing someone, or automatically puts other people first while sidelining your own needs, you’re probably people pleasing. I’ve...
Morning meditation — One of the most pervasive aspects of delusion is avijjā.
‘One of the most pervasive aspects of delusion is avijjā — ignorance of the true nature of reality. This ignorance is not a lack of knowledge in the conventional sense, but a fundamental misunderstanding of how things truly are.’ Everyday Buddhism
Why Protecting Your Energy Isn’t Selfish or Shameful
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Ian Maclaren A friend recently told me a story about her mother that stayed with me. They walk together some evenings around her mom’s apartment building—part exercise, part ritual. Her mom doesn’t enjoy...
W.A.I.T. a Minute: A Practice to Pause Before You Post on Social Media
A simple mindful practice that can slow down emotional reaction, invite a breath, and encourage you to pause before you post. The post W.A.I.T. a Minute: A Practice to Pause Before You Post on Social Media appeared first on Mindful.
Why Trying to Be Good Enough Kept Me Feeling Empty
“The opposite of belonging is not isolation—it’s fitting in.” ~Brené Brown One of my earliest memories comes from kindergarten. My mom had bought me a new pair of navy-blue corduroy pants for an event at school. We didn’t get new clothes often, so this felt important....
Morning meditation — When you hear me talk about the Void.
‘When you hear me talk about the Void, do not at once fall into the idea of vacuity. It is of the utmost importance that we should not fall into this idea, because when a man sits quietly and keeps his mind blank he will abide in a state of ‘‘Voidness of...
A Meditation to Return to Ourselves When Practicing Feels Impossible
If you’re burned out, discouraged, and disconnected by all the struggle and suffering in the world, you’re not alone. In times of intense upheaval, mindfulness practice can feel impossible. Try this simple, grounding meditation to pause, reconnect with compassion and...
It’s Okay to Have No Purpose Beyond Being and Enjoying This Moment
“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.” ~Joseph Campbell I was sitting on my yoga mat with my legs stretched out in front of me. I bent forward into a fold, puffing and clenching my...
