Zen and the Art of Focus
Doing one thing at a time. That’s the most practical definition of the word Zen. In other words, Zen equals focus. Think of all the pictures that you might associate with the term Zen (peace, clarity, strength) and …
Meditation & Mindfulness
Controlling Anger: The Intelligent Approach
The single clenched fist lifted and ready, or the open hand held out and waiting. Choose: For we meet by one or the other. — Carl Sandburg In my practice as a psychotherapist, I’ve seen people experience so …
How To Meditate (& Why it May Help You Overcome Depression)
Meditation is not just a trend but a tool for enhancing mental and emotional well-being. Amidst the buzz of our fast-paced lives, knowing how to meditate can offer an oasis of calm, providing respite from stress, anxiety, and …
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My 5 Unique Solutions to Mindfulness Challenges
Roy T. Bennet once said, “When things do not go your way, remember that every challenge— every adversity — contains within it seeds of opportunity and growth.” And that has been the case with my mindfulness journey. By now, you’ve …
The Power of Silence, Solitude and the Art of Doing Nothing
You grow your best thoughts in silence, solitude, and meditation. When you relax and think deeply, you are giving your inmost powers their best opportunity to disclose themselves. – Grenville Kleiser Over the past few years, one habit …
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Meditation Isn’t What You Think: Why I Started Meditating Versus Why I Meditate Now
When you’re in your head, you’re dead. – Tony Robbins I love this quote from Tony Robbins because I can directly relate to it. There have been times in my life when I’ve been so in my head …
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How Disconnecting from Technology Made Me Happier
The waiter caught me at a bad time. “Quires más guapa?” (Want anything more, beautiful?) I looked up at him, like a deer caught in the headlights, hunched over my plate and stuffing the last bit of bread …
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Six Ways to Clear Your Mind When You’re Feeling Down
“Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think.” – Buddha There are moments when we don’t feel happy, adequate, or capable; when we feel low and weak, down and out. Sometimes we let …
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How Yoga Helped Me Slow Down and Stop Rushing Through Life
The time has come to challenge our obsession with doing everything more quickly. – Carl Honoré I used to be one of those people who rushes from A to B and has a day’s to-do list ten items …
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