Modern relationships are often lived at a relentless pace, as work, children, responsibilities and the quiet pull of distraction constantly...
When I first became depressed, all had been well. I was an anxious, screen-addicted 16 year-old, but I was well-liked...
The advent of the internet and social media has brought us closer together in a way that has never before...
In 2006, while living in New York City, I was part of a dynamic community of Yogis. We practiced every...
Holding onto the truth of ‘what is’ is an essential element when it comes to making informed decisions in life....
Gratitude is a gift of life! A gift that’s continually available and unwrapped simply through being touched emotionally and remaining...
Let’s face it, life is stressful. On a daily basis, we are pulled in multiple directions and constantly fight against...
It’s no secret that life is stressful for adults. As such, we’ve come up with a slew of ways to...
“We can work in such a way that we realize we have a lot of choices in what we do...
Summer offers a wealth of opportunities to incorporate meditation into daily activities. Most of these are enjoyable, such as cycling or...
Journal writing can be compared to practicing mindfulness. We are conscious of what we write and stay focused on the...
Many people have experienced painful and hurtful relationships in their childhood, youth, and adult life. Most people don’t grow up in...
Achieving mindfulness through meditation has helped people maintain a healthy mind by quelling negative emotions and thoughts, such as desire,...
When I completed my Master’s degree, nearly all of my professors and colleagues posed the same question: “What next?” Although I was often tempted to respond by expressing...
While studying my mind through mindfulness practice, I've noticed skeletons and old demons are hidden within the depths of my consciousness waiting to be seen and...
In Buddhism, hell or suffering is subtly defined as life lived outside the experience of this moment, where one is easily governed by the rushing nature of the small mind. You aren’t...
I always loved turning. Why? Because I was good at it. So when the lanky young Russian teacher, only three years my senior, glared at me critically after a pirouette combination, I froze...
My high school art teacher always encouraged us to work quietly on our projects. The purpose of this, she said, was to tune out the left brain, the logical, rational side and to allow the right brain...
Armed with binoculars and cameras, more than 40 bird watching enthusiasts gather at Colonel Sam Smith Park for a free monthly bird walk hosted by ...
"You have arrived, you are home” a sign informs me as I drive past the entrance to Deer Park monastery. Indeed, I am home. Having practiced in the Plum Village Buddhist tradition for a few years...
Walking hurriedly prints anxiety and sorrow on the Earth. Instead of walking as a means to arrive at a particular destination, we can see it as an act in itself—walk to enjoy walking. When walking in...
An Invitation to Mindfulness Practice I’m about to conduct a short investigation into the present moment. Would you care to...
