Spirituality
‘The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.’ Everyday Buddhism
This week, mindfulness teacher Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely shares a tender meditation for those in the middle of pain. The post A Meditation for Easing Pain and Inviting Joy appeared first on Mindful.
Q: I feel stretched thin. I have a full-time job and young children to look after. Plus, I always try get enough sleep and exercise, stay informed, and be an active citizen. I can’t seem to find enough time to meditate. Vinny Ferraro: How can we possibly meet all of...
Q: I don’t really like formal meditation that much but I love going for contemplative walks, listening to beautiful music, reading Buddhist books, and other things that feel spiritual to me. Is it OK if I find other ways to be meditative besides sitting on a cushion...
“Have no fear of perfection—you’ll never reach it.” ~Salvador Dalí We live in a world that worships polish. Perfect photos on Instagram. Seamless podcasts with no awkward pauses. Articles that read like they’ve passed through a dozen editors. And now, with AI tools...
‘When we can’t wait for other people to honour us, we tend to put robes of honour on ourselves.’ Trevor Leggett
I have been very fortunate. My life started with severe adversities. Although I haven't fully healed emotionally or psychologically yet, I have come a long way. I have been joined by some of the most beautiful souls that have ever walked the earth on my healing...
Whenever I am grateful I can feel that I return home. This has been the greatest tool I have encountered in life, and the Gratitude app has been my companion for more than 4 years now, helping me feel gratitude and return home every day I write. Four years ago, I was...
My mum passed away suddenly in November 2019. She left a Will that had been in place since 2012 and had left everything to her surviving children. She was married, but had not lived with that person since 2004, and he had made no financial contribution toward the...
When I was 14, I was going through quite a chaotic time in my life. I cared so much about making others happy and feel good, yet I constantly seemed to mess up and get hurt myself. At times I felt amazing in certain moments, and at others I felt like my whole world...