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…
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 grounding techniques that will take you from overwhelm to…
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 destroyed your trust and damaged your sentiments! When you…
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 as I caught up with my long-pending to-do list…
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 and done? Regrets pile up over the years. Most…