“The present is what your life is,” Mary Oliver famously wrote in her meditation on living in the now. Annie Dillard (b. April 30, 1945) echoes this sentiment in her Pulitzer-winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. It’s a meditative read that can pull you out of your head and into the present moment. A few … Read more
Are you a tea lover? What comes to mind when you think of savoring a cup of tea? Is it a serene moment in the midst of a busy day? Or is it the joy of talking to someone you like and trust? Whatever thoughts arise, I’m sure it’s a very calming experience. It certainly … Read more
Letting go isn’t easy yet essential for your well-being. Your relationships, both at home and at work, rely on your ability to let go. Your attachment to possessions and people is strong for a reason. Being attached means that you care; it means that you’re a human being. All of us find it incredibly hard … Read more
Healthline is a website dedicated to making health and wellness information accessible, understandable, and actionable so that readers can make the best possible decisions about their health. Their content is created, fact-checked, and reviewed by qualified writers, editors, clinicians, and other contributors. In this article, I bring you nine best Healthline articles on mindfulness, along … Read more
For the past few years, I’ve been trying to become a better Buddhist. And the most challenging part of that endeavor — which I mentioned in my previous article — is upholding the Five Precepts. I’m revisiting this topic again in this article because I keep breaking some of the precepts, despite my best efforts … Read more