In an article for Psychology Today (1), mindfulness-based psychotherapist Peter Strong, Ph.D., reports that for many people who suffer from acute insomnia â the cause is simply stress. This stress takes the form of a racing mind that keeps a person in a state of hyper-arousal. Think of it as a switch inside your head….
Check out these wonderful gems! These short mindfulness videos are some of my favourites. Enjoy! and please also share your favourites with us in the comments section below. 1. Andy Puddicombeâs awesome TED talk (10 minutes) When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? No texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness…
This âsamurai and the flyâ video can teach a valuable lesson about how to deal with addiction. It illustrates a potent mindfulness technique to help overcome destructive urges. Take a Closer Look At Addiction If we pay close enough attention, it doesnât take long to realise that addictive behaviour is a response to what we refer to…
Do you know what the most common regret people express on their deathbed is? Itâs âI wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.â This blog post is about how not to have that regret on your deathbed. So, what stops people from living…
The Buddha was a wellspring of wisdom and clarity. He gave so many wonderful, clear and concise teachings. Here are my favourite three bits of advice that he ever gave to his disciples⌠1.âPeace comes from within. Do not seek it without.â ⨠Buddha states here, clearly and succinctly, the core teaching of every spiritual tradition…
When I teach my mindfulness retreats and courses I like to share poetry, quotes and passages about mindfulness. Mindfulness poetry like this conveys important messages for our lives and our meditation practice. People always ask me for these poems at the end of the retreats. Since I am so frequently asked for them I thought you might…
There is no doubt that there is a growing interest in mindfulness these days. In fact, mindfulness is said to be one of the fastest growing trends in the world and the word [mindfulness] has witnessed a fivefold increase in Google searches over the past 10 years. Many people are taking courses and retreats to…
Like any other meditation, walking meditation should be a purposeful act. Most of the time, when we are walking, we tend to âdaydreamâ. We may start planning what weâll make for dinner, or wondering how the presentation will go next week or we may ruminate over our recent problems or upsets. Instead of letting this…
What jumps to mind when you think of some of the biggest threats people face today when it comes to their health and well-being? Stress has skyrocketed from being considered an epidemic to pandemic in only 30 years. In 1983, one Time magazine cover story was âThe Epidemic of the Eighties.â Their survey showed that…
Work is an important part of life. Necessary not just for income, but also for self-expression and personal fulfillment. Work life can be very rewarding, but for many of us itâs also one of our major sources of life stress. At work many of us get caught up in âdriven doingâ mode. We lose touch…