Add a Tad of Mindfulness to Your Workout
Making exercise a priority in your life is an admirable endeavor. The health benefits of getting a workout in a few times a week are well-documented, and many people who struggle with beginning an exercise regime often report feeling both physical and mental improvements after the regime becomes a part of their normal routine. Increased […]
A Word on Listening to Your Inner Voice
We all have a running monologue inside our heads. Sometimes, it’s a simple stream of consciousness, like a narrator speaking about our actions as we engage in them. At other times, it’s a critical analysis of our every doing. Too often, the inner voice can be a source of anguish, as we listen to our […]
Being Mindful of Thankfulness All Year Long
During this time of the year, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, many residents of the United States take a bit of time to focus on the things they feel gratitude toward. This focus, however, can sometimes be myopic and short-lived. We throw all of our thought into what we are thankful for, but only for […]
Mindfulness Can Make a Huge Difference in Your Life
For many of us, the journey through self-discovery and self-growth begins not with a seed, but with what we may think of as barren earth. We may not have any idea where to begin with regard to changing our lives—but we know change is what we want. Still, without any bold-faced starting line in front […]
The Brain, Mindfulness and Implicit Bias
You don’t need to understand science in order to understand mindfulness, it may even be a hindrance in some cases, but it can still be useful for studying and/or explaining many fascinating aspects of the mindful state. One of the most important examples is the way science can help us better understand how challenging it […]
Strengthening Empathy as A Mindful Practice
Empathy is one of the most underrated characteristics in all of human psychology. Not only is it a key parts to being a decent human, but it is also crucial to discovering our true self in the present. Sometimes people act like empathy is an alien concept, or may even treat it with misguided contempt […]
How to Benefit from Mindful Meditation
Understanding mindfulness from as many angles as possible will help you get the most out of the concept. Contrary to the beliefs of some, being mindful and utilizing the power of the present are far from new age concepts. Buddhists are among the oldest practitioners of the skill. Different sects of Buddhism define mindfulness in […]
Understanding and Relating to Enlightenment
Asking someone to describe an enlightened state can conjure up visions of idealistic paradises and conversations with all-knowing entities. Others may react to the request with skepticism and refute the very idea as being mystical, mythical or both. These unfortunately common outlooks are likely fueled by the way enlightenment has been portrayed in the media. […]
The Mystery of Consciousness
If you want to see an academic break down, just ask them for the definition of consciousness. In virtually any field of study that includes the topic, there are few matters that can invoke a state of confusion like those related to our apparent ability to be aware. This makes it a great subject for […]
Chemical dependent/codependent!
When the term codependency first came into use in the early 1980’s it was used to describe a person who was drawn to relationships with individuals who were chemically dependent, be it drugs or alcohol. In order to be diagnosed as codependent, S. Wegscheider-Cruise found that a person must meet three specific criteria. These included […]