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The world is going through a very difficult phase right now. None of us could have ever imagined a time like this. It’s a fight where each one of us has a role to play and for most, that role is by staying indoors. Social distancing is the new normal and it has been so…
Our minds are perhaps the most powerful tools we have. When faced with the ups and downs of our everyday lives, we have the ability to influence our situations by focusing on mindset shift practices. These practices, mostly simple in their nature, are unbelievably effective in channelizing good vibes. “Once your mindset changes, everything on…
“One reason that cats are happier than people is that they have no news papers.” Gwendolyn Brooks, In the Mecca In today’s world of constant connectivity, we can easily feel overwhelmed with the news that gets thrown our way. Don’t get me wrong, it is absolutely important to be aware of what is going on around…
New year resolutions are not really my thing. They feel too restrictive for me. Instead, I try to bring in new habits as and when I feel like I am ready for them. This year, I have made a list of 12 practices that I would love to make a part of my 2020 vision…
Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality. Thich Nhat Hanh Often meditation is touted to be the ultimate solution to the troubles of our minds. But is it really the answer to all our problems? It is true that meditation has been practiced since the days of yore. The idea of…
There has been a lot of studies regarding the role of mindfulness in dealing with anxiety. Entire researches being carried out to that effect. One particularly effective one is called the MBT- Mindfulness-Based Therapy. The main idea of this is to treat anxiety by acknowledging the feelings instead of ignoring them. The notion of facing…
So, let’s talk about mindfulness in money matters, especially expenditures. You might have some idea why money is important to lead a mindful life but how much? And why should you care about money at all? Isn’t it the root of all evil essentially? Well simply put it is a necessity of life- nothing more…
I have already written about how checking my consumption is one of the few ways in which I practice mindfulness. Today, I want to elaborate on this topic a bit more, particularly about how I ensure that I produce zero waste in certain areas of my life. Nowadays there are a lot of people who…
I became interested in the practice of mindfulness about a couple of years ago. I was looking to change my life and be more present. At that time I was working a job that demanded at least 10 hours of my time every day, not to mention the additional 2 hours spent in commute. My…