Gavril Nikolaev

In times of turmoil, I turn to the practice of gratitude — a potent reminder that any misfortune is always counterbalanced by our capacity to see the good in the world, however small and insignificant it may seem. As I count my blessings, I inevitably see our tendency to focus on the bad for what … Read more

How often do you see government officials talk about spirituality and our connection to the universe? Almost never. A rare exception to this rule was the great Stoic philosopher and emperor Marcus Aurelius. He possessed both worldly power and immense wisdom. To this day, he continues to impact our lives through his work written two … Read more

There have been moments when you lost your temper and became angry with someone, allowing negative emotions to take over and letting things spiral out of control. Similarly, there have been times when you chose to suppress your emotions: saying nothing, doing nothing, and pretending like nothing had happened. These situations are incredibly common, to … Read more

What mindfulness books should you read? Learning more about mindfulness and applying that knowledge in your daily life is essential for your spiritual practice. That is why you always need to have a list of the best mindfulness books to read whenever you have free time. The books I’m going to mention in this post … Read more