After one of his teachings, The Dalai Lama was asked “what can we give you?” He beamed at the audience. “That’s easy, “ he said, “Just give me your smiles. It makes me feel good when I see people smile at me. And if you smile at each other that would also…
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How would you treat a friend? This is a quick exercise for the letter H in my Mindful living series for the A to Z Challenge. I think it is very appropriate at this point, when most of us are likely a wee bit stressed and gratefully looking forward to Sunday…
I didn’t even have to think too hard about what I would choose for the letter G, because it sits in my heart. Gratitude rocks Being grateful is automatically a mindfulness practice as it involves appreciating every little thing. Gratitude is the direct route to happiness, as anyone who practices it will…
Focus. (And what did you think?). Yes, Focus. Not FOMO. So hard to do and so necessary for getting things done. The ability to focus varies from individual to individual – some of us are amazing, some of us not so much. We’ll all agree, however, that this is a skill…
Ugadi is one of the year’s most awaited Festivals. Ugadi or “New Year”, ushered in by spring, is the season for everything fresh and new and of course, a time to prosper and grow. It is that time of year when the earth is blessed with vibrant new lift and celebrated…
Living mindfully involves appreciating every moment consciously and noticing every nuance in every action. This includes eating, drinking, sitting, hugging and why, even smiling! Isn’t it refreshing when we slow down and experience everything more fully, in a focused manner? What about emotional mindfulness, though? Sometimes, even though we practice mindfulness of…
There is a reason why I am posting this later than I meant to. I took a digital detox. “What, are you crazy?” you might wonder. With four blogs in the A to Z Challenge, I was laughing my head off to discover that in two days, I had done eight…