Every once in a while, a spiritual teacher comes into this world who is destined to write a book of immense power and depth. I believe that Eckhart Tolle is one of those teachers. But, as it usually happens with people of extraordinary talent, his insights into the essence of human condition and what … Read more
Last week, we looked at the brief history of the term “mindfulness” and learned about seven ways it was translated into English language. The idea for the article came from Jeff Wilson’s Mindful America: The Mutual Transformation of Buddhist Meditation and American Culture. Because I love this book, I want to share a few reasons … Read more
Can mindfulness prevent emotional reactivity and suppression? If you’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation, you may have noticed that the way you react to situations and people has changed. When faced with challenges, you’re able to keep your emotional equanimity just long enough to assess the situation and take the right action, both for yourself and … Read more
Loss eventually touches everyone, arriving without warning or permission, especially when it comes in the form of losing someone dear. While people cope in different ways, my immediate response was to disappear behind compulsive productivity. I convinced myself that if I could reinforce its walls and keep every hour carefully occupied, the grief would remain … Read more
If I had to name a few spiritual books that had a profound impact on my early meditation practice, it would be the ones written by Eckhart Tolle. From mental habits that make us unhappy to becoming aware of your inner critic to the three powerful ways you can overcome challenges in life, his works … Read more