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When we hear the word mindfulness, we typically think of it as an activity that is done in solitude, as it is closely related to...

Walking meditation is much more than a simple walk because there are elements and benefits in it that are not present in the regular...

When we listen to some guided meditations, we usually encounter the phrase “focus on your breath” or “shift your awareness to your...

Media channels are replete with stressful content, causing many people to live in fear and anxiety. While it’s true that there are urgent...

Those who have gone on spiritual retreats know that going back to regular programming can be quite a challenge. Some people reintegrate...

Inasmuch as we enjoy spending time with people we like, we also need to cherish our alone time. It’s when we learn to enjoy our own...

Noise is, indeed, a part of modern life. If you live in the city, it can be particularly difficult to find moments of quiet. Even at...

It’s a good idea to start preparing early because silent meditation retreats usually last a few days and would require participants to do...

Joseph Campbell, the author of The Power of Myth, wrote that it is important to have a sacred space where one can be with oneself, a...

Because of challenges in our fast-paced world, among many other reasons, even children and young people are not spared from stress,...

What is the color of joy? What does it look like? What brings me joy? We can say it is every color, except that they are brighter or more...

Sometimes when we are trying to take time out for meditation, distractions don’t allow us to truly relax and immerse ourselves in the...

To sit down mindfully in silence is a kind of formal meditation, but its counterpart—informal meditation—is likewise helpful. This is...

Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we know what we must do but, for some reason, it is difficult to do what’s right. Maybe...

Our values are very personal guideposts that we always return to whenever we feel lost. They define us and reflect our authentic selves....

Equanimity means having a mind that is totally free, stable, and peaceful. It stems from the kind of understanding that prompts one not...

When something good happens to another person, we don’t always feel happy for them. Sometimes jealousy or envy rears its ugly head and we...

Gratitude is defined as the sense of thankfulness for blessings received, whether these are tangible or intangible. We usually express...

When we experience suffering—whether our own or another’s—we feel empathy and a desire to remove or relieve the cause of that suffering....

Lovingkindness or loving-kindness is not a new word. It’s a catchphrase we have encountered many times in our mindfulness practice....