If you’ve felt overwhelmed lately—by responsibilities, by the pace of life, by the noise in the world—you’re not alone. Many of us are moving through our days on autopilot, carrying stress in our bodies that we barely notice until we finally slow down. When that goes...
Spirituality
What Nature Teaches Us About Mindfulness
Open your window when you meditate, or go outside and get very comfortable. Bring your comfy chair, your blanket. Make it easy for yourself to feel warm and safe. And then, let gravity hold you in its gentle embrace. Let the elements move through you. Feel how the...
The Hardest Person to Be Honest with Is Yourself
“You cannot heal what you refuse to confront.” ~Yasmin Mogahed At sixteen, I walked out of my mother’s house with track marks and a half-packed bag. No big fight. No slammed door. Just the silent resignation of someone who couldn’t look his mother in the eye anymore....
Morning meditation — Delusion blinds us to the truth of anattā.
‘It is the mistaken belief in a separate, enduring self; the conviction that we can control and hold on to the things we love, or the assumption that suffering is an anomaly rather than an integral part of existence. Delusion blinds us to the truth of anattā.’...
Morning Meditation — A water bird comes and goes.
‘A water bird comes and goes, leaving no traces at all. Yet it knows how to go its own way.‘ Mumonkan
Afa’s Story – Gaining self-esteem
For a person full of worries and sorrows, having a good circle of friends, chatting with them, and playing games always seemed like a dream. I was never the one to have even a wholesome conversation with someone. I felt miserable and isolated. Then COVID-19 struck my...
Nai’s Story – Gratitude is a journey
Living in the now used to be my biggest struggle. Reminiscing about my past and my choices often took me to a dark place. The truth is, the past is already written because it already happened. My thoughts were filled with shame and guilt for my mistakes, and I began...
Kimberly’s Story – Realization of how short life really is
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...
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...
