With all the struggle to maintain well-being, it’s easy to think that it requires difficult activities and complicated schedules. But often, it’s simple habits that have us feeling stuck. What I’ve discovered is that truly…
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What Can Silence Teach Us? Exploring Mindfulness with Monk Phra Pasura Dantamano
A good teacher demonstrates; a great teacher transforms. Phra Pasura Dantamano, a Buddhist monk from Thailand embodies this distinction. Known for his profound yet accessible teachings, Phra Pasura has a unique ability to simplify complex…
How I learned about the mind-body connection. The hard way.
I never bought much attention into the ’mind influencing the body’ concept. To me, it was a bit like magic or something exotic. However, everything changed after I went through an ovarian tumor laparoscopy. My…
9 methods to Fight the Stress
In our constant effort to handle life’s challenges, we’re always in fight-or-flight mode. It’s like our bodies haven’t caught up with the fact that we’re not dodging saber-toothed tigers anymore but are instead drowning in…
Can you have depression? No you can’t.
My personal encounters with episodes of depression have deeply ingrained the importance of mental health in me. As I look around, I’m encouraged to see more people openly discussing their mental struggles. This shift towards…
Can’t Sleep? 9 Proven Methods I’ve Found Myself to Quiet the Mind
Trying to drift into dreams can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Lying in bed your thoughts swirling at a dizzying pace, you desperately seek the way to fall asleep. But instead, you're met with...