Spirituality
We breathe, we are alive, and because we love, we feel the pain of losing. Nearly all of us grieve. It is as poet Albert Huffstickler writes: We think we get over things. We don’t get over things. Or say, we get over the measles, but not a broken heart. We grieve the...
I stopped drinking ten months ago. It’s the longest I’ve ever gone. I’ve been thinking a lot about what finally made me stop because the truth is, I loved drinking. I really did. Drinking was such a big part of my life. It was part of growing up, part of my Irish...
‘A hundred years of life is dependent on one breath.’ Kusan Sunim
‘Should attachment or a wish to express anger be present in your thoughts, then do not budge or say a word.’ Acharya Shantideva
‘When we go against the way, we get swept along by the sea of karma vipāka.’ Everyday Buddhist
The only way through your fears is to get comfortable being uncomfortable. The post How to Transform Your Fears Mindfully appeared first on Mindful.
‘If life were based upon what we liked, then not a single one of us would suffer, because nobody wants to be in pain.’ Acharya Shantideva
Awe doesn't always make us feel bigger or better about ourselves. Sometimes it reminds us of our "small self." We see that we’re part of something bigger—and that can be a relief. The post The Joy of Feeling Small appeared first on Mindful.
A monk said to Joshu: 'I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.' Joshu said, `Have you eaten breakfast?’ The monk said, `Yes, I have.’ `Then wash your bowls and put them away,’ said Joshu. Zen Master Rinzai
When we take the time to be truly, compassionately present with our discomfort, we can connect with what we care about most—and we can start to imagine creative ways we might act on that care. The post Diana Hill: Finding Meaning In Pain appeared first on Mindful.