“Everyone is chasing happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.” – Bertolt Brecht Your job is going well. Your relationship too. It’s maybe not as thrilling as Jack and Rose in the “Titanic,” but it is fine. You have good friends, a nice house, a comfortable lifestyle — and yet something essential is missing. …
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Each one of us has to be our true self: fresh, solid, at ease, loving and compassionate. When we are our true selves, not only you but everyone around you will profit from your presence—Thich Nhat Hanh Do you feel that you’re not enough as you are? That no matter what you do, no matter …
We all know people who are upbeat and cheerful whatever life throws at them and others who go through life with a permanent scowl etched on their face. What is it that makes happy people happy? Genetics? Cultural background? Life situation? Mindset? Or a combination of the above, perhaps? Dr Martin Seligman, the father of …
There is no such thing as peace of mind. Mind means disturbance; restlessness itself is mind. — Nisagadatta Maharaj Everybody wants to experience more peace of mind. But, as we all know, the mind can be a tricky customer. You are sitting by the pool on your long-awaited summer vacation. The sky is blue. The temperature is …
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You have barely been awake two minutes and already your overactive mind is gatecrashing your peace. Like a gaggle of squabbling geese, random thoughts crowd your headspace — worries, concerns, fears, to-do lists—plying for your attention, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and longing to drag the covers back over your head. There is nothing more exasperating than …
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And they are off again. Like a hamster frantically charging round and round on its wheel, a mad fury of thoughts stampede through your head, demanding your attention and leaving your inner peace in tatters. Fear thoughts, anxiety thoughts, worry thoughts, unworthiness thoughts — a crowd of pesky intruders, barging their way into your home, wreaking havoc. …
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To realise that you are not your thoughts is when you begin to awaken spiritually —Eckhart Tolle Realising you are not your thoughts is a life-changing discovery, a pivotal moment in each person’s spiritual journey. It struck me for the first time in 1997, after reading “The Power Of Now” by Eckhart Tolle. I had …
“Living in the moment means living your life consciously, deeply aware that each breath is a gift.” — Oprah Winfrey When my daughter was two or three-years old, I used to take her to Inokashira Koen, a beautiful park near our house in Tokyo. She was, like all kids of that age, intensely present, alert and fascinated …
We all feel that life sucks at times. Just getting through the day can seem like an uphill battle. You drag yourself into the office each day with as much enthusiasm as you might have for climbing into a boxing ring with Mike Tyson. It would be more fun to watch paint dry than to …
It can be a real challenge to stay calm and peaceful when you are being overrun by negative thoughts. “What on earth is wrong with you? Everything you do ends up a disaster. Your life is a mess. You are such a loser.“ You feel overwhelmed, exasperated, depressed. The thoughts consume your attention as you …
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