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The Art of Resting

The Art of Resting

Discover the vital link between rest, deep sleep, and overall well-being in today's fast-paced world. Explore the seven forms of rest and learn how integrating these practices into your daily...

Mastering the Art of Habit Formation for a Resilient Mind

Mastering the Art of Habit Formation for a Resilient Mind

Dive into the science of habit formation and  receive practical strategies for cultivating a resilient mind. Discover the power of intentional living, where each small step becomes a meaningful...

Cultivating Inner Strengths: The Power of Positive Neuroplasticity

Cultivating Inner Strengths: The Power of Positive Neuroplasticity

In times like these, it is normal to sometimes feel anxious and worried or overwhelmed. Fear is a natural response to danger, and it is designed to keep us safe by triggering the flight, fight or...

Realigning Your Priorities with What Matters Most

Realigning Your Priorities with What Matters Most

Discover the power of mindfulness in realigning your priorities and embracing positive change. Learn practical tips to get to know yourself on a deeper level, clarify your values, and make...

Transforming Reactive Patterns into Mindful Responses

Transforming Reactive Patterns into Mindful Responses

Unlock the power of positive neuroplasticity with our visualization technique! Transform reactive patterns into mindful, empowering responses by envisioning yourself strong, kind, and grounded in...

Unlocking Tranquility: 6 Tips to Establishing a Lasting Mindfulness Habit

Unlocking Tranquility: 6 Tips to Establishing a Lasting Mindfulness Habit

Explore practical strategies that make integrating mindfulness into your daily routine a breeze. Learn to start small, create easy reminders, leverage existing habits, celebrate successes, prepare...

Which wolf do you feed? Why compassion is needed to heal ourselves and the world

Which wolf do you feed? Why compassion is needed to heal ourselves and the world

When we are hurting we often feel disconnected from others, yet it is the awareness of our shared humanity and the practice of compassion that will heal us and the world around us.

Saving the world is an inside job

Saving the world is an inside job

We live in an increasingly urban world, with urban soundscapes and smells, What if there was a way to bring nature, and its inner stillness, in us? Something to help lead us to the present moment...

The power of awe

The power of awe

The power of awe lies in its ability to uplift our spirits, expand our perspective, and connect us with something greater than ourselves.

How, when and where to meditate

How, when and where to meditate

Looking for a guide or resource to help you get started with meditation?  Or if you've been practicing for a while, perhaps you could use a refresher?

Why it’s difficult to make meditation a habit

Why it’s difficult to make meditation a habit

You are convinced that meditating regularly would be good for you. Maybe you have practised it before and felt the positive effects it had on you. You are prepared: you have downloaded an app,...

Exploring with a

Exploring with a "Don't Know" mind

Can you approach each moment with curiosity, fresh eyes, and with an open heart? With the beginner’s mind or the “don’t know”-mind, we can start to look around and reflect on our surroundings.

The seven forms of hunger

The seven forms of hunger

How do you know when you are hungry? And, are you hungry because you have seen or smelled something you would like to eat or are you looking to fill a void?

Taking in the good

Taking in the good

Our brains are hardwired to pay extra attention to negative things, and to ignore the small pleasures that surround us every day. Fortunately, we can learn how to rewire our brain and 'take in the...

Seven misunderstandings about mindfulness meditation

Seven misunderstandings about mindfulness meditation

Have you been wondering whether mindfulness meditation is something for you? We often expect meditation to be something it's not and end up focusing on the wrong things.

Living in the present moment: what does it mean?

Living in the present moment: what does it mean?

According to research our mind wanders half of the time to the future or past which can prevent us from living our life fully in the present moment. Mindfulness is about knowing that these are just...

Beginning to let go

Beginning to let go

in a world where productivity, achievement and growth are praised on all levels, maybe we for once do not ask: What can I do more of? But rather: What can I let go of?

Watering your seeds of gratitude and generosity

Watering your seeds of gratitude and generosity

When we start paying attention, there is so much for which to be grateful. We can be grateful for coffee or tea; we can be grateful for other people’s actions or kind words. We can be grateful for...