Spirituality
Trigger Warning: This story mentions unhealthy family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. Please read with care. Gabrielle was not born into a healthy family dynamic. As she grew up, she kept looking for the kind of stability and family connection she felt was missing....
“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou In June 2011, I got a Facebook friend request from a guy I vaguely knew from college. We’d never dated, never even been close, but I knew him by reputation. Charming. Vain. The kind of guy...
‘Dukkha is the pain of not realising our true nature.’ Zen Graffiti
September’s Teacher of the Month Mark Bertin offers a reflection on why we practice at all, and how our commitment to staying present has a ripple effect on our whole lives. The post Our Practice Starts With Ourselves—But It Doesn’t End There appeared first on...
Peace In Schools Executive Director Janice Martellucci discusses the benefits of incorporating intentional, evidence-based mindfulness training into regular school curriculum, and the far-reaching value of simply equipping kids to meet and love themselves. The post...
Whether you’re letting go of the old, embracing the new, or both, this meditation is perfect for meeting transition with curiosity and care. The post Janice Martellucci: Meditation for Transitions appeared first on Mindful.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” ~George Santayana I was gone about two hours. I’d gone to see my stepbrother, who lived nearby. My girlfriend didn’t want to come, so I told her to rest, and I’d be back soon. When I got back to my...
‘Buddha rarely spoke of his own personal experiences of enlightenment. He knew that to focus on the experiences themselves could lead to attachment, to the mistaken belief that awakening is a particular state of mind to be achieved.’ Everyday Buddhism
Have you ever noticed how easily your mind remembers something that went wrong? I remember having imaginary conversations in the shower, thinking about what I should have said or could have said differently. I’d be in there for what felt like far too long, replaying...
“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” ~Brené Brown It happened on a regular Tuesday night over the smallest thing. I was cooking dinner after a really long, exhausting day at...