The Tyranny of Expectations Sarah (not her real name) began by relating her good news: “Well, I landed that new job I applied for, and my husband and I got through the crisis I told you about.” Her voice, however, was surprisingly rueful, as if she were reporting that life was worse [...]
Practicing Nonviolence Toward Self Some years ago people used to wear a T-shirt printed with the slogan, “Life is difficult, and then you die.” I once asked a group of people at a yoga retreat what they thought when they read those words. One person found it funny; a way to laugh at the hard [...]
A five-minute guided meditation to help you come into the present moment.
Just as we have outer priorities in our lives that guide us in our decision-making and setting goals, we have inner priorities, too. The values that we live by can be considered our inner priorities and they guide us in how we implement our outer priorities. These are ten values particularly beneficial to developing an enduring sense of well-being.
For most people, learning to move from a reactive mind state to a responsive mind state is the single most helpful tool to reduce suffering and increase well-being. See if this practice can make a difference in your life.
Naming the type of decision you’re trying to make will help bring clarity to the process.
When you practice being mindful of happiness, you can increase your capacity for well-being.
Having a deeper understanding of your relationship with happiness can increase your capacity for well-being. Here is a personal reflection exercise to help you get started with practicing being mindful of happiness.