In life, there is one relationship that is arguably of utmost importance – the one we foster with ourselves. This relationship serves as a blueprint for all other relationships, shaping how we engage with others and the world as a whole. A strong relationship with our very own being begins with self love. Unfortunately, many…
“Some of us are trying to be the person we needed when we were younger.” – Unknown We aren’t falling apart—we’re finally pulling ourselves together. But it doesn’t look like healing. It looks like therapy sessions. Overthinking. Shaking off guilt when we say “no.” It looks like crying over memes because they sound like our…
Throat chakra affirmations are an effective means of transforming the movement of energy in and around the throat chakra. When energy, or prana, moves freely here, the words we speak align with our most authentic voice. We find ourselves speaking honestly, with kindness, using our words to bring people together, rather than to divide. Bring…
Growing up, I heard “tension” everywhere. Tension before exams. Tension when relatives visited. Tension about the future. It felt normal, even a little expected—a shared language of small worries and passing headaches. But “stress”? That word belonged elsewhere: to people with “real problems,” or in medical charts and self-help books. Yet somewhere along the way,…
Mindfulness offers us the opportunity to choose what we pay attention to. In our busy lives, we often operate in default mode, paying attention to the negative, the things that need fixing or changing. This habit is a recipe for discontentment, frustration and even depression, for our energy moves in the direction of the mind’s…
My family was astounded when the train took us near the mountains, as we could see nature from all of the windows surrounding us. The mountains were above us, to our left and to our right. The closer the train got to the stunning view of the whole mountain landscape, the more excited we became….
Recording your own guided meditation is a powerful way to share mindfulness with others — and it’s easier than you might think. Whether you’re looking to help others relax, deepen their awareness, or simply bring a calming presence into their day, this guide will walk you through every step of the process. Drawing on the…
Mindfulness has long been taught in community, health and educational centers, monasteries, yoga studios, at an instructor’s personal home or on retreat. These days, there’s increasing access to free, online mindfulness education and resources. Podcasts on mindfulness make mindfulness accessible. Anyone can listen in the car, at home, or while walking through nature. Typically free,…
The primary function of our masks is to fit in. There is no greater imperative for a kid growing up in school than to be accepted to some extent. Getting ahold of the right clothes, toys and vocabulary is an obvious way to fit in, but it goes a lot deeper than that. There are…