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
What did the Buddha teach about the Four Noble Truths and their meaning? I’ve asked myself this question when I decided to learn more about Buddhism. While doing research, I came across quite a few sources with information on this topic, but most of them were too vague and hard to understand. That’s why I’ve … Read more
I’ve been reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and what caught my attention is the way he talks about challenging situations. In particular, Tolle writes that “the best indicator of your level of consciousness is how you deal with life’s challenges when they come,” and then he adds, “Through those challenges, an … Read more
Everyone, especially in the beginning, has doubts about their meditation practice. You keep hearing that you need to observe your thoughts, but you may not be sure exactly how that feels. You sit down to meditate only to find yourself lost in a long train of thoughts. You turn to guided meditation apps but then … Read more
Even if you have a detailed plan and a lot of motivation to get things done, you might find it hard to concentrate when you suddenly receive a text message from a friend, an urgent work-related email, or a social media notification. One click leads to another, and before you know it, you’ve completely lost … Read more