Gratitude
Kind Gestures Bring Recipients More Joy Than We Assume
People tend to underestimate how good small acts of kindness make the recipient feel, research finds.
Phone Data Link Gratitude and Lower Blood Pressure
People in a recent study who were more grateful had lower blood pressure and heart rate, as well as greater feelings of appreciation toward others. The study, published in the ...
The Death Temptation
I am writing this from a basis of my truth, something that is deeply true to my beliefs and understanding of the world and also knowing that this is not a place ...
Set Yourself Free This Holiday Season
Forget the expectations and focus on the reality that each of us is suffering
The Honest Guide to Mindfulness
Meditating and tuning into the present moment are difficult—and that's the way it's supposed to be
Transforming Overwhelming Burdens Into Something Powerful
Change in mindset can work wonders, open up new worlds
The Ridiculously Awesome Practice of Surrendering
Our often futile efforts at control can blind us to the amazing reality spread out before us
What It’s Like to Be Truly Committed to Something
If you're not keeping your commitments, it may be time to do a gut check and be honest with yourself
How Awe Makes Us Generous
A study finds that feeling small in nature makes us more generous to other humans
A Mindful Method for When You’re Tired
Being tired doesn't have to ruin your day, but it does require some adjustments
A Guide to Letting Go
You need to face reality, not get stressed about what you think it should be
Understanding Your Purpose in Life
When I was a little kid, we used to go up into the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina to visit family. We would follow my grandfather (I called him ...
Want to Be Happy? Then Live Like a Stoic for a Week
The last few years have seen a flurry of interest in the work of three Roman Stoic philosophers: Seneca; Epictetus, a former slave; and Marcus Aurelius, himself emperor. Modern books ...
How to Be Mindful All the Time
I often get asked about how to remember to be mindful more of the time—how can we remember to not only be present more but to be compassionate and relax ...
Lessons to Learn from Living a Simple Life
For the last dozen years, I’ve been living a (relatively) simple life. At times, the complexity of my life grows, and I renew my commitment to living simply. Living a ...
The Three Most Powerful Motivations
We all have times when we’re not sticking to our plans and know we need to get some motivation to get moving. The usual motivational tips aren’t always very helpful. ...
The Magic of Seeing Everything as Sacred
Divinity permeates the universe, if you open yourself to seeing it
Rise Through the Stress and Discomfort of Life
You can find a life of peacefulness once you stop running from the chaos and unease of life
Emotional First Aid: The Most Important Skill We’ve Never Learned
We all know to cover a cut with a bandage or brush our teeth to prevent cavities, but why is it that we're not taught how to treat emotional pain, ...
Increased Self-Awareness Makes Life Better
The process of becoming self-aware includes loving ourselves enough to live our dreams and create our own reality. We are "pure love" when we are born, but early conditioning and ...
Yao Gives Insight Into Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Chinese character 藥 (yào) refers to a medicine or drug. It is composed of two parts. The top part, 艹, is the Chinese radical that indicates grass and grass-related plants, ...