Sitting still and quiet is really hard for me to do. So I’ve been looking around for other activities that can have the benefits of meditation but that I can accomplish more easily. Most people now recognize the benefits of meditation. Studies have shown it can: reduce depression improve creativity increase immune function reduce anxiety increase…
I usually manage thirty seconds of meditating, before something ‘vitally important that must be attended to this minute’ pops into my brain. On the lookout for alternatives to meditation, I took a yoga session at my local Buddhist centre. It was a great class with friendly people, a relaxing atmosphere, and an encouraging teacher. I…
To understand the mind it helps to remember that the way you think affects the way you feel, which affects the way you act and the outcomes you experience. So, changing the way your mind works can be the biggest factor in changing your life. Before moving on to more practical activities to reduce stress…
Our home can be our best friend, the true kind of friend who doesn’t care about the latest fashion or gossip, but who is solid, all embracing and there whenever you need them.
We often feel guilty for our feelings of sadness or depression. It seems that we should be happy because we have everything we need: food, clean water, shelter and security. But feelings don’t work like that. Sadness cannot always be resolved by thinking how lucky we are, any more than a broken leg can.
Sometimes, we have to do things that we don’t want to do. We have to give that presentation, wash that pile of dishes or take the dog out in the rainstorm. When you have a task that you can’t get out of quit the procrastination and get into it instead. Put the radio on and…
Anxiety can be a negative cycle. These seven tips can help you change your mindset – fast – and move into a more positive frame of mind.
Sometimes, we treat our precious bodies as if they were merely vehicles to carry our brains around. The busy ‘monkey’ mind cares little if the body is tired and unwell or is being stressed too far. It presses the body to carry on regardless, often resulting in exhaustion and depletion. It gives little attention to…
All things have a time of incubation and then birth. This is followed by a season of growth, ascending to full maturity and ripeness. But no idea, relationship or career can be at the height of its power indefinitely. There must eventually be a lessening of energy, decay and finally death. Of course the growth…
Art can be wonderfully relaxing. Even non-artists can feel great benefits from getting in the flow and using art as meditation When I try to sit still and meditate, time goes very slowly. There are gaps in my mind chatter, but they never last very long. My busy brain resists the meditation every step of…