In a TED Talk, a renowned neuroscientist shared her personal experience with meditation. She revealed that after practicing meditation for a few weeks, she became more peaceful, handled life’s challenges more effectively, exhibited greater compassion and tolerance, and gained a heightened ability to perceive issues from others’ perspectives, attributing these changes to the power of ...
Too often, you let the moment slip away, allowing time to pass unnoticed, wasting valuable seconds of your life as you fret about the future and ponder the past. You are immersed in the fires of the past or the terror of the future while you live in the present. When your brain is overloaded ...
Stress is a state of mental or physical strain resulting from certain external or internal factors, leading to an uncomfortable or unpleasant body state. We all face stressful life situations, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to severe worries, such as a loved one’s grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your ...
Part 1 of this story can be found here. It may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy. Still, the movie Groundhog Day is filled with some surprisingly deep messages — so much so that it has inspired philosophical discussions, and even college courses, on the meaning of life. Written by Danny Rubin and ...
Are you feeling anxious and stressed out? Do you feel like you’re constantly in fight-or-flight mode? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world struggle with fears and anxieties. But there is good news: You can conquer your fears and anxieties. Follow these 10 simple steps to help conquer your fears and ...
Among the earliest forms of health prevention passed on in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are what is referred to as the “Four Breaks and Four Seals.” Since ancient times, traditional Chinese culture has paid great attention to health preservation by nurturing righteous qi. Rather than just treating the symptoms once an illness surfaces, traditional Chinese ...
According to a World Federation of Music Therapy member, singing is more than just a pleasant habit many people enjoy while in the shower. It can actually help you lose weight and boost your immunity. But that’s not all. It also has many health benefits. 5 major health benefits of singing 1. Lose weight, relieve pain, and ...
When you practice mindfulness, you are practicing the art of creating space for yourself: freedom to think, room to breathe, and distance between yourself and your reactions. It is a state that can be developed through practice. It’s not static, nor are some people “born more mindful” than others. It involves awareness and impartiality about ...
Stress, constant workload, and the often-hectic daily routine make a person forgetful. While this is not always harmful, forgetting to send an important email or not meeting a deadline because you messed up the dates does cause you to lose financially and some of your credibility as a professional. One way to overcome this is ...
My Year of Living Mindfully is a documentary made by filmmaker and journalist Shannon Harvey that explores how useful mindfulness meditation can be in helping us deal with mental issues. Just over an hour and a half long, the documentary contains interviews with 18 scientists and numerous compelling stories that make you think about what ...