There are things in life that we want but don’t need, and this appears to be the mantra of the modern world. So, what is the solution? We keep hearing stories of minimalism with people selling everything they own, and downgrading to a small home, but the reality is that minimalism doesn’t have to be an extreme practice. It is,…
As humans, we are wired with emotional hot buttons or emotional triggers. One moment we are fine – then someone says something or something happens to push that hot button, bringing an intense emotional reaction. We become upset. We’re thrown off balance. We are unable to think or act irrationally. Not surprisingly, these reactions may be way out of proportion…
Summer vacations are all about relaxing, enjoying the company you are in and basking in your surroundings. Booking a new vacation can be a great idea but it can be frustrating to book a place only to discover that it is massively overcrowded. Fortunately, you don’t really have to brave the crowds if you go on a summer vacation this…
Even mopping can be enjoyable when we practice mindful cleaning. I was reading Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Peace is every step for the nth time last week. Especially wonderful are the mindfulness exercises related to mindful cleaning, eating, listening and many more. It is a lovely book that brings a sense of serenity with the learning. I was thinking of…