Sometimes it seems as if someone or something can so easily take away our peace. But actually, no one and nothing can take away our peace because peace is our natural state of being. Next time it feels like someone or something has taken away...
The world can get loud and that's it’s important to sit in silence at various intervals during the day. Turn your attention away from the world outside and go inwards (inside your mind). Bring your mental and emotional energy to a point of stillness and immerse...
Do you pay attention to the small coincidences that happen in your life? Thinking of someone and they call you? Put the radio on and you hear the song you were just singing? Pay attention and notice the patterns and the positive energy affecting your...
Do you leave things until the last minute? If you do, then you’re likely to put yourself under pressure and create stress for others. You’re also less likely to do your best and give it the attention it deserves. But sometimes, having less time means...
Everyone just wants to be heard and understood. So, when people are talking to you, are you giving them your full attention? To help others feel heard and understood, instead of getting distracted or thinking about what you want to say next, give people your full...
When you're flying a kite, sometimes you pull on the string and sometimes you let go of the string. Similarly, to get the most out of your mind, sometimes let go and let your mind play, and sometimes pull your attention and direct where your...
If you find it difficult to have effortless attention for long periods of time, here are 3 ways to help you build your focus: - Take regular short attention breaks. - Mix high focus activity with low focus activity. - Increase your attention span by doing a...
You’ve probably seen the three wise monkeys, representing the phrase, 'See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.' Maybe we can add a fourth wise monkey that represents 'Think no evil'. Let’s apply the wisdom of the wise monkeys: Firstly, be aware of what is...
The way we sit, stand, move is often habitual and unconscious, and not always good for us. Pay more attention to a) the way you sit, stand, move, and b) what your body is feeling and telling you. Become more bodyful and make simple adjustments to improve your posture...
During meditation, most people find that their attention wanders off. This can happen a lot. It's part of the process. So, when your attention wanders, instead of getting frustrated, acknowledge it and then bring your attention back to the meditation. Even if you have to do...
