“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,...
Spirituality
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...
Morning meditation — You can start meditating right now.
‘You can start meditating right now.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — You can start meditating right now.
‘You can start meditating right now.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The path does not end with the realisation of emptiness.
‘The path does not end with the realisation of emptiness, not-self. It continues as a journey of awakening in the present, in every breath.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — The Wisdom of Enlightenment is inherent in every one of us.
‘Learned Audience, the Wisdom of Enlightenment is inherent in every one of us. It is because of the delusion under which our mind works that we fail to realise it ourselves.’ Hui Neng
