A thread through the journal
11 stories
Regrets are one of the heaviest burdens that we can put to ourselves. Often, we cannot find a way to avoid them. If we did something in the past that is proven to be wrong, we could not forgive ourselves for doing so.…
Read the storySuan Mokkh is one of the most famous meditation retreats in Thailand. I visited this place for the first time back in 2018. Immediately I knew that this would be the place I would want to go back often. I was there last…
Read the storyLockdown days are gone, for now, which is good for our emotional health. We all hope they will not be back. As hard as for some those days were, it was also an opportunity to learn. Mostly, to learn about yourself,…
Read the storyHow to practice mindfulness when social distancing? When you are confined to your home, you usually get much more time to think about your life. It is easy to fall into the trap of questioning your earlier decisions.…
Read the story"Can mindfulness meditation make you happier?" is a very personal question. I don't think there's a universal answer. Meditation is a tool, and it can help. True happiness is an almost elusive goal, even for the most…
Read the storyMy first mindfulness meditation retreat was a life-changing event for me. Some years ago, I was just started to learn about mindfulness meditation. I was visiting one monthly group practice, and I was reading books. At…
Read the storyWhat is the difference between relaxation vs. meditation? Yoga is a holistic mind and body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, mindfulness meditation, and relaxation. Often by relaxation, we…
Read the storyIt is not easy to have an empty mind. This is true not only for beginners, but also for everyone who has really tried to achieve this goal. Guided mindfulness meditation for beginners, books, or friends that are already practicing meditation are the things that might help. It is usual to start with focusing on your breath and then gain focus. Read more...
Read the storyLiving in the present means that you learn from your past, plan your future, without regrets & big expectations. Life is here & now. Enjoy Read more...
Read the storyWhen we hear the word "research" or "examination", we immediately have an association of strictly cerebral activity, as with scientific work. But in the sphere of meditation, research does not mean discovering the right answer, as when solving mathematical tasks, and at the end of the book we have solutions. In fact, we are exploring the nature of reality and what is important is that we are curious and interested in what the truth is about this reality. And we find it not through thinking, cognition, but through direct experience, which is deeper than that cognition process. Read more...
Read the storyMany people tend to stay aside and not commit to regular meditation practice, not knowing answers to some questions about mindfulness meditation practice. Here are some of most common ones. Read more...
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