Spirituality
“Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.” ~Dr. Gabor Maté Most people think trauma comes from what frightened us. But not all trauma is rooted in fear. Some wounds come from betrayal—when something violates...
‘The mind lets go of external mind-objects and you continue to observe internally.’ Ajahn Chah
A conversation on how we’ve misunderstood equanimity, why that matters, and how shifting our understanding can change the way we love. The post Beyond Mindfulness: Margaret Cullen on Equanimity and Quiet Strength appeared first on Mindful.
‘If the mind abides in no-circumstances, then the circumstances abide in no-mind.’ Shen Hui
In honor of the power of mindful women leaders, a look back at our 2013 cover story on clothing designer Eileen Fisher. The post Clothing Designer Eileen Fisher Models Mindfulness appeared first on Mindful.
“Meditation is a way of being, not a technique.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I didn’t think I was someone who “couldn’t meditate.” I had read the books. I understood the benefits. I knew, intellectually, that sitting with my breath was supposed to help me feel calmer, more...
‘If in the mind there is nothing different from mind, one does not have to stop desire.’ Shen Hui
‘If as Buddhists we have true awareness then morality will be our natural behaviour.’ Zen Master Bukko
“You can’t perform your way into being loved. You can only reveal yourself and trust that the right person will love what they find.” Finding the unmarked door, I stepped into a dimly lit room pulsing with that “Love Jones” energy. Neo-soul played low, red lighting...
'Look up to the heavens or down upon the earth and they will teach you impermanence. Look around the world and it too reveals impermanence. Yet when you attain spiritual enlightenment, true wisdom arises. That wisdom swiftly guides you to the Way.' Buddha Sutra in 42...