In this guided practice, we focus on qualities of inner strength that we can return to in times of uncertainty. The post A Meditation for Creating an Anchor of Inner Strength appeared first on Mindful.
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Awareness and Self-Compassion: Two Powerful Tools for Chronic Pain
“Pain is not wrong. Reacting to pain as wrong initiates the tangle of emotional resistance against what is already happening.” ~Tara Brach The wooden meditation hall creaked softly as sixty people shifted in their seats, trying to find comfort in the silence. Outside,...
Morning meditation — The true “original mind” has nothing to measure it by.
‘The true “original mind” has nothing to measure it by, there’s nothing you can know it by. In its natural state it is unshaken, unmoving.’ Ajahn Chah
4 Ways Mindfulness Helps Us Find Our Way Through the Dark
How can meditation and mindfulness help us right now? Founding editor Barry Boyce explains four ways to lean on your practice when the world feels heavy. The post 4 Ways Mindfulness Helps Us Find Our Way Through the Dark appeared first on Mindful.
Morning meditation — Practise till it is no longer practice.
‘Practise till it is no longer practice but a natural movement. Then, in a crisis, there is a sort of calm, an inner calm, a sort of coolness inside.’ Trevor Leggett
How Grieving a Dream’s Loss Built Hope for a New Life
“Our painful experiences aren’t a liability—they’re a gift. They give us perspective and meaning, an opportunity to find our unique purpose and our strength.” –Dr. Edith Eger, The Choice: Embrace the Possible The loss of an unrealized dream sent me spiraling down,...
Morning meditation — In the simplicity of the Dhamma.
‘In the simplicity of the Dhamma, we discover the true refuge that the Buddha so compassionately pointed to.’ Everyday Buddhism
Dual Anchor: A Neurodiversity-Informed Meditation for Wandering Attention
In this guided practice, Sue Hutton offers an approach to meditation that marshalls sensory awareness as a way to sharpen focus. The post Dual Anchor: A Neurodiversity-Informed Meditation for Wandering Attention appeared first on Mindful.
Nature Is Our Teacher: Returning to the Earth, Sky and Stars
This post is sponsored content, paid for by Big Bear Retreat Center. Lessons from the Earth, Sky, and Stars In an increasingly fast-paced and digital world, spaces that foster tranquility, reflection, and reconnection with nature are more vital than ever. One such...
Standing Up for Yourself Doesn’t Make You Any Less Kind
“Being a good person doesn’t mean being a doormat… You can be kind, giving, and full of love, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept disrespect or allow your boundaries to be crossed.” ~Unknown I can still vividly remember sitting in my seventh-grade classroom,...