You’re probably well aware that the mind is almost always busy with thoughts running rampant. As a result, it is easy to get lost in a constant state of thinking and perhaps even start to doubt yourself. A busy mind is a characteristic of a modern, fast way of life, and as such can represent […]
Meditation
Myths about meditation
Even the word “meditation” conjures images of strange rituals, strange sitting positions, and hours of humming “om”. None of that is true universally. Meditation can be carried out that way of course, but it’s an extremely adaptable technique for clarifying and sharpening the mind while calming the body and reducing anxiety. Here are some myths […]
A Mental Health Hour
One hour for you Sometimes we say about work, “I’m going to take a mental health day,” which simply means taking a day off a bit unexpectedly to do what we want. It’s a great way to diffuse stress that has suddenly ramped up. In another article, I’ll talk about beating stress preemptively. For now, […]
Change your mood
Our emotions always have something to tell us. Their message may be obscure or might be right there on the surface, but we need to keep in mind that emotions are like breezes. They arise, they build up into mighty winds, and then drop away. Moods are different in that they have some staying power. […]
How creativity can help you find peace
Try Creativity In our search for peace and serenity, we need to remember we are not trying to become motionless lumps of flesh. The Buddha may have sat under a bo tree for 40 years waiting for enlightenment, but that’s not really an option for us. However, there’s another way to bring some joy into […]
Meditation and Mindfulness: How do they Relate?
Meditation is something that can be defined in a single sentence, a sentence on which encyclopedias could be written. Meditation is the practice of deliberate mindfulness carried over into all our activities. Sure, there are techniques for sharpening mental awareness, exercises to promote mental agility. Meditation isn’t one of them. It leads to those things. […]
You can’t multi-task. Be deliberate
Deliberation is not quite the opposite of spontaneity, but it does mean careful calculation is involved. Deliberation is why multi-tasking is a catch phrase and not an actual ability. Studies indicate that people are not good multitaskers.Click to tweet Not just some people. All people are not good at it. For the howls of indignation […]
Using wakeful relaxation to fall asleep
What do you normally do, one or two hours before bed? If you’re prone to doing mentally strenuous tasks before bedtime, you may need to wind down before going to bed. Once your mind is actively solving problems or attempting to do, it can be challenging for the active portions of the brain to immediately […]