Thinks I find along the way
Thich Nhat Hanh’s life was inspiring, his benefit great, and his teaching, like the dharma itself, profound and practical. Here, he shares five practices to nurture happiness: letting go, inviting positive seeds, mindfulness, concentration, and insight: 5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness | Lion’s Roar
Carl Jung had five pillars of happiness. “Beyond the scientific research that supports this strategy, we also have the evidence of its effectiveness in the example of Jung’s life. He made his list to mark his 85th birthday, which was to be the last one he celebrated. By all accounts, he made progress toward happiness over his life, had a long and devoted marriage, died surrounded by the people he loved, and was satisfied that he had used his abilities in a meaningful way that served others. In this world, that sounds pretty good to me”. Here they are: Jung’s Five Pillars of a Good Life
Master the art of presence and single-tasking to combat overwhelm, reclaim focus, and rediscover the joy of being fully present in every moment. Source: 5 Ways to Find Focus in the Age of Distractions
The inspirational story of the compassionate animals of The Gentle Barn and how they became a therapeutic salve for many guests—and mentors for how to live and die. Go to the source: The Healing Power of Cows and Other Barnyard Animals
Mindfulness is the state of active, open attention to the present. The ‘Mindfulness Toolkit’ offers a variety of resources, such as audio files and tip sheets, to help users live more mindfully. h/t Karen Gage Source: Mindfulness Toolkit
10 things that could be keeping you unattached. Source: Are You Destined to Be Single and Alone Forever?
If you, too, need to learn how to slow down and take care of yourself, I hope these lessons can help you on your journey. Source: How to Slow Down and Take Care of Yourself – Tiny Buddha
“The moment I observe anxiety, I know it’s time to pause and turn inward because that’s where my healing always takes place.” says Silvia Turoňová. Source: How I Healed My Anxiety with Simple Mindfulness Practices – Tiny Buddha
Daily practices to help put your mind at peace. Source: 6 Daily Techniques to Cultivate Inner Peace
Meditation, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Awakening from Tara Brach, PhD – Psychologist, Author, and Meditation Teacher. Source: Meditation: Receiving Life in Open, Awake Awareness (19:59 min.) – Tara Brach
2023 was my biggest year in recent memory and it all started with changes that I started making on January 9 after planning them for a few weeks before that. As a result of the changes, I have a new job that I really love in a town that I really love and a new love that I really love among other things. Was it a perfect year? Hardly! I plan however to capture it using these journal prompts and as a result there will be new behaviors that come about as a result and 2024 will be even better: 28 Journal Prompts for Reflecting on How Far You’ve Come
Strategies for mental and physical wellness. Source: Caring for Yourself in the New Year
If you’re feeling discouraged & unmotivated to create change, these five strategies may help you increase your willpower & achieve your goals. Source: When Things Have to Change: How to Find the Willpower to Achieve Your Goals
“In our non-stop, plugged-in world, the quest for inner peace can feel like an elusive treasure hunt.
We often look to self-help gurus or wellness retreats, but what if I told you that the path to tranquility has been mapped out for centuries?
That’s right, centuries.
Buddhist philosophy offers timeless insights on finding harmony within, and it’s not as out of reach as you might think.
Let me level with you – I used to roll my eyes at the idea of ‘inner peace.’ It seemed like a lofty concept reserved for monks and yogis.
But then, I took a deep dive into Buddhist teachings and realized it’s not about escaping life’s hustle and bustle; it’s about navigating it with a calmer, more centered mindset.
Ready to find out how?” Go to the Source: 7 ways to attain inner peace, based on Buddhist philosophy
The power of “Less is More” in life’s every facet. Source: Embrace Simplicity: The Power of “Less is More”
Meditation, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Awakening from Tara Brach, PhD – Psychologist, Author, and Meditation Teacher. Source: Finding True Belonging in the Midst of Stress – Tara Brach
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“And if it’s true we are alone, we are alone together, the way blades of grass are alone, but exist as a field.”
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer: Belonging – Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer – Mindfulness Association
This is the temple of my adult aloneness and I belong to that aloneness as I belong to my life.
David Whyte: The house of belonging – David Whyte – Mindfulness Association
It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery.
Danna Faulds, Source: Walk Slowly – Danna Faulds – Mindfulness Association
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