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…
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Do you lead a busy life that makes you constantly swing between overwhelm and tired? Do you wish there was a magic wand you could wave and achieve a state of calm? Then I have good news for you. Pretty much like a magic wand but in the form of 5…
When someone asks you that question the first thing that comes to mind is why should you forgive someone who hurt you? The notion is ridiculous, right? Yes, you’ve probably heard it said a billion times that you should forgive and forget but what a cliché! Imagine forgiving someone who has…
In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January…
Regret is something we can all relate to. I mean, who doesn’t have them? And of course, we are always wishing we could deal with regret and move on. How many of us feel bad about missed opportunities? How often do we wish we could take back the things we’ve said…
We live in uncertain times. Fear of the unknown can be intimidating. Here are 80 powerful quotes to overcome fear to inspire you to find your inner strength and believe that everything will work out just fine. Fear of change, fear of failure, fear of the future—are all part of life.…
Ever sat back and mused with regret over not opening the door when opportunity knocked? Over lost opportunities? That wonderful opportunity you didn’t or couldn’t take? Any you missed this week? Why did you miss them? I’ve had moments when I ponder over that opportunity I missed—and with it comes regret.…