Mindfulness

For a very long time, I had a hard time accepting that I was too critical of myself. Even when I noticed negative thoughts during meditation, I saw them as justified. Especially when it came to running this blog. Of course, I told myself, you’re not disciplined enough, not consistent enough, not creative enough. What … Read more

Have you read a Zen story about a cold-hearted monk? Writing about how Buddhist monks resist sexual temptation reminded me of a beautiful story from 101 Zen Koans. It’s titled “No Loving-Kindness,” a reference to a meditation technique that you can try right now by reading our in-depth article. Returning to the story, listen to … Read more

The great Zen master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh (October 11, 1926–January 22, 2022) has been a constant source of inspiration for my mindfulness practice. And not a day goes by that I don’t think about him, his teachings, and his incredible dedication to a Lifetime of Peace. He lived an extraordinary life by … Read more

If you look at the front page of any mainstream newspaper, you will be overwhelmed with the amount of ugliness, violence, and tragedy in the world. But that’s not the whole truth. In Random Acts of Kindness, writer and journalist Rachel Greco insists that there’s equal amount of kindness and good, and much of it … Read more