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Leaves on a Stream Exercise

Posted on October 16, 2019

Leaves on a stream exercise is a soothing cognitive defusion practice where we learn to let go of thoughts that cause emotional suffering. Sometimes we are so bogged down with our thoughts that they gradually appear true—it’s like we convinced ourselves they were real. Also referred to a cognitive fusion, this can build up to such an extent that it prevents us from living our lives and interferes with our routine. Cognitive fusion keeps us stuck in this miserable pattern…

Mindful Living Wednesday Wisdom

Giving someone the benefit of the doubt

As humans, we are adept at jumping to conclusions. Nope, not the best exercise! Instead, what if we gave others the benefit of the doubt? The newspapers were piling up. I had to call the recycling guy to pick…

September 25, 2019

Have you heard of heartfulness meditation

Mindful Living Wednesday Wisdom

14 step heartfulness meditation to refresh yourself

We talk about mindfulness meditation. But have you heard of heartfulness meditation? It is a gentle practice to refresh yourself at the end of a hectic busy day, to let go of stress and feel light. Today, in the…

September 11, 2019

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108 Inspiring Quotes from Pema Chodron

Pema Chodron, an American Tibetan Buddhist is one of greatest spiritual teachers in the world and has inspired millions of people with her inspiring quotes and words of wisdom. She is an author, nun and mother. She has written…

July 15, 2019

Mindful Living Personal development Wednesday Wisdom

Where is your focus?

So, there was this teacher who asked her students to get ready for a surprise test. Of course, the students groaned good-naturedly because who likes surprise tests? Assuring them it would be quite simple as they waited at their…

May 1, 2019

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