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How to Turn A Bad Day Around
Sometimes, you just have a bad day. Whether it’s the proverbial “wake up on the wrong side of the bed” experience, or just a chain of events or emotions gone wrong, it happens to all of us. In my case, I can get easily overstimulated by the environment around me. It can make me want…
Why Mindfulness Matters
Mindfulness, and the mindful living movement, have become widely known in recent years. It’s been promoted as a superpower that anyone can use to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. But what does mindfulness really mean? And is it too overhyped to deserve your attention? What is the point of mindfulness? Mindfulness matters because…
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Are You Pushing Yourself Too Hard?
Sometimes, we enter a mode of being where doing is our only concern. Being falls by the wayside. I often fall into this trap. I forget to allow myself to simply be, and to enjoy activities that don’t feel productive. It’s easy to forget that resting is its own kind of doing, in a way….
Did Jesus Meditate? Evidence from the Bible and Ancient Palestine
There’s significant debate about whether Jesus meditated. The record shows that Jesus certainly spent extended periods of time in solitary prayer and contemplation. There are also historical records that indicate that some Jewish teachers in the time of Jesus were beginning to adopt a more personal, mystical approach to religion. Whether these facts support the…
What Does It Mean to Set an Intention?
If we don’t decide what we want, it can feel like life is happening “to” us. We say to ourselves, “Where did the day go? It’s like it slipped through my fingers.” Or even, “I feel like I’m stuck. My life isn’t very different than two years ago.” That’s where intentions come in. You’ve probably…
Mindfulness vs Awareness: What’s the Difference?
Mindfulness and awareness are two concepts that are easy to confuse. While the two concepts are closely related, they’re not precisely the same. When you’re meditating, or when you’re being mindful, you’re often training your awareness. To confuse matters further, some terms like “mindful awareness” actually do mean mindfulness. Below, we’ll explore the differences and…
11 Common Mindfulness Questions (Answered)
Mindfulness is a huge topic, and it’s hard to know where to start, or even nail down exactly what mindfulness is. Maybe you’re thinking of trying to meditate for the first time. Or maybe someone told you that mindfulness might help with a specific issue like a wandering mind, or anger. You may be confused…
How to Induce Flow State
We’ve all experienced the state of flow at some point in our lives. It’s that feeling of complete focus and engagement with activities that you enjoy. The feeling of losing track of time while you become entirely immersed in what you’re doing. This can be an activity as simple as taking a walk, or as…