Mindfulness

I made a lot of mistakes in my personal and professional life. When given the opportunity, I tried to correct them. Yet I don’t regret any of it. Everything I said or did eventually led me to the path I’m walking right now — the path of reading, writing, and helping other people start their … Read more

I often revisit “For the Future to Be Possible” by Thich Nhat Hanh (October 11, 1926–January 22, 2022) to renew my commitment to skillful actions in daily life. I especially like the way he emphasizes our inner wealth and how to utilize it. In particular, the renowned Zen master insists that even if you have … Read more

I believe that negativity doesn’t work. That’s why one of my favorite meditations is dissolving negative energy in my body and mind. It helps me to prevent an undesirable reaction instead of dealing with its consequences later on. But only few of us know about this type of meditation, let alone practice it on a … Read more

With a few exceptions, my current Buddhist self prefers to watch slow, contemplative TV shows like “The White Lotus.” One of my former selves, however, used to like violent action films. But even then that fascination was mostly prompted by the cinematic artistry rather than the violence itself. That’s why one of my top picks … Read more