My name is Kim. I am a 37-year-old mother of two. Over the years, I have realized that you never truly know when your time on earth will come to an end, and that it is so important to cherish every blessing and show love to the people who matter most. I had a humble...
Spirituality
Jojo’s Story – A journey that will have success
I'm not sure when my ambition started, but I know it will lead me to great success. As a teenager, I always had a deep desire to succeed and make my parents proud. Still, I didn’t fully understand their sacrifices until my graduation day. That day was bittersweet. The...
Joshua’s Story – The Shift to Gratitude
A few years ago, I found myself stuck in a cycle of frustration. I was constantly overwhelmed—by work, responsibilities, and the feeling that no matter how much I achieved, it was never enough. My mind always fixated on what was missing instead of what was already...
Gratitude Story – The world didn’t end when I was alone
I was dealt the cards of addiction and mental illness that run deep on both sides of my family. Because of that, both of my parents were absent from my life at a very young age. As an only child, I often wondered how both parents could neglect their child. But I...
Carley’s Story – From Darkness to Light
I started out as a happy, go-lucky young person who loved making friends and enjoying life. Everything felt easy and carefree, and gratitude wasn’t something I thought about much. I had it too good to realize how important it was. Then life took a turn for the worse....
Jade’s Story – Journey of being corrected
I was dealt the cards of addiction and mental illness that run deep on both sides of my family. Because of that, both of my parents were absent from my life at a very young age. As an only child, I often wondered how both parents could neglect their child. But I...
Relief from Relentless Thoughts: Reclaiming My Mind from OCD
“Don’t believe everything you hear—even in your own mind.” – Daniel G. Amen This quote might sound like something you’d read on a coffee mug or an Instagram quote slide. But when your own mind is feeding you a 24/7 stream of terrifying, intrusive thoughts? That little...
The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction
Join us for our biggest fundraising event of the year — the 19th Annual Lion’s Roar’s Online Auction from November 9-23, 2025. Register now and start browsing hundreds of generous donations including contemplative retreats near and far (Did someone say Italy?), new...
A 12-Minute A Meditation to Get Curious About Your Cravings
This guided meditation helps your get curious about your cravings so you can break free from unhealthy habits. The post A 12-Minute A Meditation to Get Curious About Your Cravings appeared first on Mindful.
Imagine que es un Buda
Imagínese esto: ¿Qué pasa si se despierta una mañana y cuando se mira en el espejo, no ve “el usted habitual”? ¿Qué pasa si no ve al gruñón que no ha tomado café, al ansioso que está preocupado por el trabajo o al sensible que monitorea los “me gusta” en sus...
