Some common myths and misconceptions about mediation Over the past decade, there has been tremendous growth in mindfulness meditation in many parts of the world, especially in the USA Despite its remarkable potential to transform oneself It has become a billion-dollar industry ($ 1.1 billion in 2017) in America, where the number of meditation practitioners […]
Read MoreThe outer world is nothing but a true reflection of our inner world We are what we think. All that we are arises from our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Thus, spoke the Lord Buddha around 2,500 years ago. In a very real sense, we are active participants in the creation of reality […]
Read MoreControlled breathing exercises work well for relaxation and handling mental stress Breathing is the most natural thing in our life. We breathe on an average 12-15 times in a minute, which translates to about 20,000 times a day. Since it’s so natural to breathe, we are often unaware of it. Most of us don’t breathe […]
Read MoreMind is a theatre and our thoughts run like a movie Undoubtedly, the mind is the most complex and mysterious thing in the universe. It’s the product of interaction among trillions of neurons (extremely tiny brain cells) in the brain. Brain scientists are still struggling to answer where the mind is located, inside the brain […]
Read MoreWe are all hardwired to experience negativity bias in our day-to-day life “Bad news is good news!” Isn’t that true of most media, especially in India? When we switch on any TV channel or scan any national or regional newspaper, we find predominantly negative news. Do we have a natural inclination toward negative news? This […]
Read MoreConquer Your Mind through the meta-skill of meditation When we closely observe our mind, with closed eyes, for a few moments, what we see is a non-stop stream of thoughts. We have no idea how thoughts arise. From one set of thoughts to another, the mind is always engaged in generating thoughts. Most of the […]
Read MoreThe limitation of our inner mind to perceive the objective reality of the world As you read this page, you of course feel that you are stationary. Chances are, it has slipped your mind that the earth is spinning eastward on its axis, making one daily rotation at a speed of 1,040 miles per hour. As […]
Read MoreHow to handle the problem of overthinking? The vicious cycle of distressing thoughts can make our life miserable Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Try to observe your breathing – the inhaling and exhaling. If your attention is distracted by some other thoughts or disturbance, bring your attention back to breathing. See how long you […]
Read MoreTo bring change in you, you need to go deeper into your powerful hidden part of your mind Sujan is driving his car along the highway at about 100 miles per hour. He is listening to music and thinking about the meeting with his client. Suddenly, his mobile starts ringing. Though there is a strict […]
Read MoreHow Negative Thoughts Affect Our Mental And Physical Health Isn’t it surprising that less than 5% of people worldwide are healthy, means are they not suffering from any health-related illness? Merely one in 20 persons had no health problem, with a third of the world’s population experiencing more than 5 illnesses, as per the Global […]
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