
Valuable Lessons in Zen Stories – “The Test”
Our level of “zanshin” (our state of awareness) can mean the difference between skipping through life or fully experiencing it. Learn more about this important
Our level of “zanshin” (our state of awareness) can mean the difference between skipping through life or fully experiencing it. Learn more about this important
I decided to become a vegetarian at the age of 18 mainly due to my concern for the welfare and living standards of many animals.
Once you embody these gratitude principles, they’ll transform your life forever. Whilst reading this article, I’d like you to keep this phrase in mind: Focus
At 18 years old, I never would have expected that a force could enter someone’s life – a force so powerfully negative and dark –
What do you want MOST right now? As greater and greater demands are placed upon us by our modern world and highly competitive lifestyles, we
Trust yourself. It’s such a simple statement but what does it actually mean? And how do you do it? Your first step is to get
Social media is slowly but surely becoming a dirty word in modern society, with the idea that scrolling through endless polished selfies having a negative
Never in my life have a met a bigger liar than myself, which is a pretty bold statement, considering that I can’t think of the
My father was diagnosed with cancer this week — and I’ll be honest, positivity is not on my side. The C-word signifies death. Regardless of
Busy. Active. Ambitious. Busy. Purposeful. Fulfilled. Energized. Busy. Did I mention busy? The Beginning of The Trap The words above best describe the first thirty-nine
Social media is great! It allows us to stay connected with the people that matter most, no matter where in the world they are. It
No matter what ethnicity you are or what culture you are raised in, you are expected to learn the proverbs and idioms of your native
Can you quickly figure out and understand why a person is feeling the way they do? That’s empathy. Do you feel the same emotion that
“How might your life be better with less?” This was the question I first heard from The Minimalists’ podcast, as I was driving back to my
There’s something about weddings that makes people chime in with their unsolicited opinions, right?! Like your parents asking you to have a big wedding when
Thanks to the rise of The Sharing Economy, local apps and online communities mean you no longer need to own that electric drill you bought
“Write hard and clear about what hurts.” – Ernest Hemingway Turning Feelings into Metaphors Wishing my fingers would move as fast along this keyboard as
No matter how much you love your job (or not!) there will be occasions when things get challenging. The workload may be too much and
Mindfulness (the practice of being present fully in the moment) does wonders for calming the mind and body, and putting you a state of greater
There’s nothing quite like getting out in the wild. Certainly, there’s something liberating about the snow or leaves or sticks crunching under your feet, something
Values, we all have them; but many people don’t know what they are and most people have not prioritized them. In this article, I want
I’ve never been good at gift-giving. I’m not sure what the real problem is. Is it that the people I love tend to have everything
New year. New start. New beginning. New Year’s resolutions. It’s the one time a year many people put into words the actions necessary to make their
There are many ways to change your life for the better. And one simple, yet seemingly scary choice we can make is to be taking
People are complex beings and many things can affect our mood, happiness and motivation, both consciously and subconsciously, such as noise, air quality, crowd and
The holiday season is here, bringing its unique combination of fun, joy, stress, excitement and downright craziness into your life for the next few weeks.
When it comes to creating results and being successful, it’s common for people to focus solely on what they’re doing. It’s all about the goal,
Every day we wake up ready to go into the world, looking to experience our optimal type of day. We want peace and happiness. We
This inspiring man made a decision to change his life, to follow his dream, to travel the world, and in this 5 minute vid he
Inhale for 1, 2, 3; exhale for 1, 2, 3. Again, inhale… I was attempting to meditate as I sat in my hotel room in
As someone who often finds herself overwhelmed, I have learned the secret to lessening stress can be found in simplifying my surroundings. My family has
Are you struggling to find a perfect workspace at home? If you think your home is too small or cluttered, think again. The most unique