Mind & Spirit

Aristotle and the Unrelenting Question About Happiness

The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said that “happiness depends upon ourselves.” To fully comprehend the essence of man’s happiness, he believed that we must seek to understand a human being’s distinctive function. Fame, money, recognition, love, and other things that have put a smile on our faces — think of them as droplets of water, fleeting ...

Raven Montmorency

Aristotle.

The Hardest Job in the Universe

What’s the hardest job you can think of? Construction, mining? That’s physically focused. How about brain surgery or an astronaut fixing the space station? These are all very difficult jobs, indeed, no doubt about that. High performance requires lots of dedication, and years of application before an everyday person can claim mastery. But there is ...

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A red sunset over the ocean.

How to Suffer Properly

A strange question, indeed. What does it mean to suffer properly? Does this question justify suffering? No one likes to suffer, right? So why would you even think of doing it properly? We don’t want to do it at all! End of story. But is it? Is it you who decides your suffering? Think about ...

Emma Lu

A sad woman.

The Art of Being Still

Modern man is so accustomed to his mind working constantly that he is unaware of what being still is like. Stillness does not mean that you completely become physically inactive. Instead, it is the process of ridding your mind of all the tumultuous thoughts so that it achieves a high level of clarity. Famous Zen ...

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Watching an ocean sunset .

The One Powerful Thing to Combat Stress

What’s stressing you? Is it the nagging of your other-half? The news? Or the simplest of things? Anything can stress you out; even thinking about the idea of stress gives you that heavy feeling, right? So how can you combat stress? First, let’s define stress. In medical terms, it is a physical, mental, or emotional ...

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The Tremendous Power of Inner Peace

Keeping abreast of the times and changing with them is something really worth striving for. With COVID-19 spreading around the world, people are looking for alternative ways that can help bolster a positive state of mind. Many people have experienced first-hand the inner peace that practicing peaceful meditation can bring. Posture impacts your inner peace ...

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'Kung Fu Panda.'

The Biggest Fears in Our Lives

Fear is the greatest debilitating factor in our lives. Fears prevent us from fully exploring our potential, venturing into unfamiliar areas, meeting new people, standing up for our values; in short, living a full life. Many people consider they have a single fear that causes most of their worries, but, in fact, it could be ...

Armin Auctor

A footbal player kneeling on the field.

Achieving Equanimity: Know Thyself

Maintaining your state of equilibrium spiritually, mentally, and physically is crucial when it comes to living a life that measures up to your true potential. In a world that constantly throws you into a state of chaos, equanimity is the key to not just staying afloat, but also thriving in challenging situations. Essentially, equanimity is ...

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Rocks balanced atop each other.

The Feeling of Being Alone

Feeling abandoned by the world? Forgive the pun, but you’re not alone. Never has the world been so connected and lonely at the same time. Loneliness is scary, emotionally depleting, and physically dangerous for many people. If you suffer from loneliness, check out some of the tips given below to help alleviate the situation. If ...

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Young sad woman with her head on her knees.

Helping Children With Autism Deal With Face Masks

According to the U.S. CDC, almost 1 in 54 children is affected by autism. Things are already difficult for such children. The outbreak of COVID-19 is making life even tougher. Many children who suffer from autism reject face masks due to their being uncomfortable. Parents will have to find ways to coax their autistic children ...

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Girl wearing a face mask.