Mantras are wonderful tools that you can use during meditation as well as other parts of your day. Whether you’re deep in meditation or simply trying to remind yourself of something important, a mantra is a great way to center your thoughts and keep yourself on track. If you’re having trouble developing a mantra or […]
Do you find yourself constantly doubting your decisions? Are you fretting over other people’s reactions to your actions or opinions? In this post, I’ll share some tips and tricks to help you stop worrying about what people think of you. Learn how to use constructive criticism to your advantage. Then, simply filter out any negative […]
This recipe does not require any cooking skills. It only requires a willingness to try it… Blend together 1 cup Friendship 2 cups Thoughtfulness Cream smoothly with a pinch of Gentleness and a dash of powdered Kindness Beat together with a spoonful of Hope Add a Pint of Work 2 teaspoons of Temperance A sprinkle […]
We humans are emotional beings. We’re programmed to express our emotions openly and without reservations. Yet, starting from a young age, we’re taught to keep quiet and keep still. Society instills in us that this is how to be accepted and loved. The truth is we all deal with a wide array of emotions, including […]
Your viewpoint on life can affect your physical and mental health as well as your emotions. It can also either raise or lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress levels. If you feel negative about everything, then things usually become more difficult. You can get sick easily, find it difficult to face adversities and hardships […]
It’s midsummer. Time of the summer solstice. The word solstice comes from the Latin sol meaning “the sun” and sistere meaning “to make stand”. There are two solstices each year, summer and winter, when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, giving us the longest and shortest days. The […]
When was the last time you went on a picnic? Picking up at the drive through and eating in your car doesn’t count. It had been years since I went on a real picnic. A lot has changed in my life since that last time. I admit I had forgotten what it felt like…. It […]
You may have heard of mindfulness and thought it was only about being calm or helping you deal with stress. But did you know that mindfulness can help you lift your mood and become a happier person more of the time? It’s easy to get stuck in a negative mindset and stay focused on the […]
One of the joys of mindfulness is that you can do it anywhere! You don’t need to sit in silence for hours, chant mantras, or even close your eyes. Mindfulness means bringing your complete attention to the present, where you are right now, not distracted by memories of the past or anxieties about the future. […]
As sure as the sun rises and sets each day, you will have periods in your life when things are just not going your way. In reality, life is basically a constant fluctuation of emotional highs and lows. While most of our time is spent in the fairly even, mundane state of emotional normalcy, this […]
A journal is a powerful self-help tool. You can purchase a variety of journals online from stores as well as in bookshops. It is also incredibly easy to journal on your own in just a plain notebook. However, all journaling has one thing in common and that is writing. So how can you journal if […]
The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditari which means “to concentrate”. Meditation can help you achieve a deep state of relaxation and a calm mind. It is widely recognized as a mind-body complementary medicine. During meditation, you focus your attention and try to eliminate thoughts that may be filling your mind and causing […]