Mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness can alter the brain's response to pain.

Religions teach us to turn the other cheek, but in practice, forgiveness may seem impossible. We may feel justified in our resentment, or believe it will protect us from getting ...

Altruism may begin in infancy, according to a new study. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, the researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to ...

The apparent trend toward division and away from empathy isn’t irreversible, according to new research. Empathy is a skill that one can cultivate over time, Stanford University psychologist Jamil Zaki ...

Using our time according to our deeper intentions takes self-awareness and structure

Holidays are a time when lots of us tend to overindulge in food and drink, and many people gain weight. Once gained, weight is difficult to lose, and it is ...

Cancer is the kind of disease that strikes fear at its mere mention, much less a definite diagnosis. However, when Japanese doctor Takashi Funato was diagnosed with cancer, he began ...

In ancient and modern medicine, both in the East and the West, it is believed that one's spirit plays a large role in human health. My teacher once said that ...

Forget the expectations and focus on the reality that each of us is suffering

Singing was the only time I felt in control of my lungs and, paradoxically, able to forget about them. It was October, and my shortness of breath had worsened after ...

When we let go of how we want other people to act, we can ease into a calmer reality

Coming back from setbacks is your best guarantee that sooner or later that change will stick

With the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, many people are experiencing more stress than ever. This stress can cause health problems such as headaches, trouble sleeping, muscle pain, upset stomach, ...

Learning to wait can ease your mind, improve your options, and uplift your outlook

In the past six months, my team and I have been working to support a group of fearless leaders in our Fearless Mastery mastermind program. And they've been breathtaking. They’ve created ...

A man from Northeast China died in August as a result of the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for refusing to renounce his faith. Quande Jiang, a dedicated ...

Meditating and tuning into the present moment are difficult—and that's the way it's supposed to be

Being tired doesn't have to ruin your day, but it does require some adjustments

Difficult emotions can wear us down if we don't tune in and move through them

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 ...

Expanding yourself, facing the suffering, and doing something for others can lead to a life of deep purpose

Divinity permeates the universe, if you open yourself to seeing it

You can find a life of peacefulness once you stop running from the chaos and unease of life

We tend to view our minds as our whole being. But through meditation, we learn to watch our thoughts as if they were leaves floating by on a river. You ...

Take your mind to grander heights by breaking the loop

Holding yourself steady and peaceful amid the swirl of life can be done, and it's incredible

We witnessed some exceptional performances during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental ...