Touch could properly be regarded as a form of nutrition. We mistakenly think that touch occurs on the periphery of our self, a skin thing.
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Now’s the Time for ‘Talking Stick’ Therapy ~ By Mike O’Connor
“The talking stick, also called a speaker’s staff, is an instrument of aboriginal democracy used by many tribes, especially those of indigenous peoples of the
Self Compassion Helps You Get Through Tough Times – by Marie Miguel
What is self-compassion? Self-compassion is the act of extending kindness towards oneself during moments of suffering. When we fail in life, it can be excruciating
Beautiful People – And Rabbit Holes ~ by Mike Mather
The Inter-World is full of beautiful people and many rabbit holes to get lost in. Since I have made a decision to make writing my
How Mindfulness Reduces Stress in Work & Life ~ By Devin Morrissey
Photo courtesy of Pexels. Stress is a universal human experience. While it manifests differently for each individual, one thing remains the same: everyone feels stress
How to Improve Your Life by Using Meditation – by Lucy Martial
Have you ever reacted to something in anger? We all have. Typically, these are the reactions we regret most. But we can’t always help ourselves.
“Sharing French Fries With a Stranger in the Chicago Airport” – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
I had been sitting at the bar in the Chicago airport talking congenially over drinks for 20 minutes or so with a young woman from
This is the Most Important Question of Your Life – By Johnson Kee
It’s not “what is the meaning of life?” Too many people are looking for answers to the wrong questions. Say you’ve just been sacked out
How Minimalism Brought Me Freedom and Joy – By James Altucher
I have one bag of clothes, one backpack with a computer, iPad, and phone. I have zero other possessions. Today I have no address. At
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
How to Change the World as You Know It with One Simple Act – “I had something happen on my walk this morning,” …my husband
Waking up in the Morning to Bliss – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
On some luxurious mornings in bed before the sun comes up my husband draws me to him, tunes his phone to an American classics music
The Beauty of Mindfulness – by Milan Bakrania
When was the last time you gave your brain a rest? Can you remember a time when you were not regretting the past or worrying
Kindness and Compassion to All Beyond Christmas? Show Some Goodwill to Yourself First – By Vidyamala Burch
At the beginning of December we had ‘Giving Tuesday’ — an attempt to create a sense of genuine giving as we hurtle towards Christmas —
My Old Friend, The Ground – By Kathryn Thomsen
I have been snapping pictures of the ground at my feet for a reason I can’t quite explain. I feel as if I am searching
How Gratitude Changes the Brain – By Sarah Chauncey
The thing about living in Canada is that we have (sort of) two Thanksgivings. Americans probably don’t notice ours, which comes in early October, but
Saved by the Invisibles – By Jonathan Carroll
How many times in a day, week, or month are we saved by the invisibles? Those small or insignificant sights, sounds, scenes, smells… we often
Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation – By Matthew Martini
Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation This is an experiment in translating the guided meditation process into writing. It’s not a replacement for actual seated meditation, but
How to Transform Your Subway Commute with Meditation – By Jon Krop
I spent most of 2014 meditating in the Arizona desert seven months of silence and solitude. Then I moved to New York City. After all
Life is Tough. Six Ways to Deal with It – By Deanna Burkett MA, MS, RYT
“Life is Tough. Six Ways to Deal with It” is the title of a Shambhala Sun article by Norman Fischer published in March 2013. Lately I keep
The Experiment That Shows You Can Cultivate Kindness – By Holly Ashby
Random acts of kindness tend to take us by surprise. For some reason, it’s easy to take the indifference of others as a given, a
Who Will Johnny Find Approachable? – By Susan
Scenario: Little Johnny has perceived his world to be hostile. He didn’t like sports, but he was forced to do sports. His cousins would come
My Husband’s Inoperable and Incurable Brain Tumor has Been the Greatest Blessing I Have Ever Received. – By Trish Rohr
I have a clear cut dividing line in my life. 39 years on one side – 5 years on the other. My husband’s {inoperable and
It’s Not Mindfulness Without Kindness – By Shamash Alidina
Here’s one thing that might be missing from your definition of mindfulness. The term mindfulness has been mentioned everywhere from front cover TIME Magazine to speeches
What does it really mean to love yourself? – By Angela Kopolovich
How much we know and understand ourselves is critically important, but there is something that is even more essential to living a Wholehearted life: loving
Live In-Between Right and Wrong – By Kathryn Eriksen
I was waiting in line at the Post Office yesterday, when I heard loud voices on the other side of the glass doors. Someone was
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