I was just trying to be a good person. I was so convinced that I was righteous – the noblest person of all. But I found out that the person I thought I was, was just an image I conjured up in my mind, a kind of story of me. Putting most of my attention on this false...
You may have seen the reports from brain scan research sponsored by the National Science Foundation: They discovered that the average person has up to 60,000 thoughts a day, of which 80% were negative, and a staggering 95% of those thoughts were repetitive from the...
Self-reflection must be the starting point Embarking on a spiritual journey, cultivating self-awareness, and seeking wisdom all begin with introspection and self-reflection—it’s the basic starting point. Regularly observe your mind, delving into the intricacies...
Have you ever been in the middle of a task and suddenly been distracted by thoughts that have nothing to do with what you’re doing? Perhaps you’ve found yourself unable to concentrate on your work because all you can think about is what happened at...
“Remembering wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.” (Buddha) Emotions are normal part of our lives, varying from positive to negative. We don’t like having these negative feelings (etc. sadness, anger, loneliness, fear, rejection) because they can be difficult...
Here are some things that have changed in my life because I started meditation: Meditation made my life more joyful. Before meditation, I used to complain about my life a lot. I was not able to love myself and my life. All I had was sadness and despair. Through...
