Feeling overwhelmed can be so uncomfortable that we often want to rush to make it go away. Here’s a practice to slow down, meet yourself, tap into your agency, and connect with clarity. The post A Meditation to Tap Into Your Agency When Things Are Chaotic &...
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Morning meditation — What remains when the striving ceases?
‘What remains when the striving ceases? This is not a question to be answered, but to be realised.’ Zen Master Niutou
The Walk for Peace: An Invitation to Reimagine Where Peace Begins
Without words, the Buddhist monks at the heart of the Walk for Peace are asking: What if peace is not an external state we hope for, but an internal state we generate and share? The post The Walk for Peace: An Invitation to Reimagine Where Peace Begins appeared first...
Jane Fonda at Spirit Rock: Mindfulness, Climate Action, and Community
Longtime climate advocate Jane Fonda is using her influence to support the important role of mindfulness in practical and effective climate action. The post Jane Fonda at Spirit Rock: Mindfulness, Climate Action, and Community appeared first on Mindful.
Letting Go of the “Good Person” Identity and Spiritual Expectations
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~Lao Tzu For many years, I was deeply involved in spiritual communities—satsangs, meditation centers, ashrams, and groups focused on positivity, service, and personal growth. These places gave me comfort,...
How to go on a solo date (and some fun ideas)
Since February is all about celebrating love, let's dive into some whimsical ways to express love to yourself this month by going out on a solo date! This might feel a little uncomfortable or unusual to those who aren't used to spending time with themselves doing...
Morning meditation — Non-duality is not a state to be achieved.
‘Non-duality is not a state to be achieved. It is not the opposite of duality. It is not the final answer. It is the dissolution of the question itself.’ Everyday Buddhism
How to Fall in Love & Uncover Happiness in 4 Minutes or Less
If we want to understand how to fall in love, then we have to know what builds connection. The post How to Fall in Love & Uncover Happiness in 4 Minutes or Less appeared first on Mindful.
Deepen Your Love with Equanimity
The Buddha described equanimity as an unshakable steadiness of mind and heart that meets life’s inevitable changes without being swept away. When we are equanimous, we are not ruffled by the eight worldly winds: gain and loss, praise and blame, success and failure,...
Staying Present in a Life That Isn’t What You Expected
“To live without arriving is to learn how to stay.” ~attributed to the Buddha For most of my life, I assumed that arriving was the point. Like many people, I believed adulthood would eventually deliver a clear role, a measure of security, and a sense of belonging I...
