When we realize we are confronted with something we can’t control or change, most of us have the wisdom to know that it may be best to accept it, instead of fighting it or feeling frustrated by it. But acceptance is often easier said than done. So why is acceptance so hard? What’s the secretContinue reading “What is the Secret to Acceptance?”
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How Do I Develop Acceptance?
Human beings have likes and dislikes. When confronted with an experience that we dislike, we often do what we can to prevent, avoid, or minimize it. Whether it is an internal experience like emotions/sensations or an external experience like social interaction, if it makes us uncomfortable, we have countless ways to avoid it. What happensContinue reading “How Do I Develop Acceptance?”
How Do I Practice with Uncertainty?
The human mind is very good at collecting and analyzing information in order to generate knowledge and understanding. Not only do we have a thirst for knowledge, we also crave certainty. We love certainty so much that we even figured out a way to be certain about how uncertain we are about something — confidenceContinue reading “How Do I Practice with Uncertainty?”
How Do I Find Peace?
I’ve heard many people say that they want to learn mindfulness meditation because they want to have some peace in their lives. How do we find peace, and what does mindfulness have to do with peace? Peace comes from the Latin word “pax” which means “tranquility, absence of war.” Our lives can be very busyContinue reading “How Do I Find Peace?”
How Do I Practice with Grief, Loss, and Sadness?
We experience grief when there is loss in our lives. There are many types of loss: Loss of a loved one, a relationship, an identity, an object, a community. It can also be loss of vitality, loss of health, loss of a particular way of life. Grief is a process through which we come toContinue reading “How Do I Practice with Grief, Loss, and Sadness?”
How is Mindfulness Different From Relaxation?
Many people find that practicing mindfulness meditation makes them feel more relaxed. Some even say that it’s the only time they feel relaxed. Some have even noted that, with regular and sustained mindfulness practice, they are feeling more relaxed than they ever have. So is mindfulness meditation the same as relaxation techniques? Although there areContinue reading “How is Mindfulness Different From Relaxation?”
How Does Mindfulness Work?
Mindfulness works on a number of levels: On a physiological level, mindfulness practice activates the relaxation response: Your heart rate drops, breathing slows down, blood pressure drops, and you feel calmer and more relaxed. In other words, this is activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “rest and digest response.” OnContinue reading “How Does Mindfulness Work?”
Why Do We Focus on the Breath?
Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening right now. And the breath is always happening right now. The breath is always with us, anywhere we go. When we connect with breath, we connect with the present. The breath is a great teacher. It is already teaching us everything we need to know about mindfulnessContinue reading “Why Do We Focus on the Breath?”
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