Resilience
How Mindfulness Disconnects Our Sense of Self From Our Feelings of Pain
The practice of mindfulness can alter the brain's response to pain.
Why Some People Never Become Infected With COVID-19
Immunity is very much linked to several aspects of our character, including our daily habits, stress levels, and even how honest we are
Do Shorter Days and Holiday Stress Have You Fatigued? Here Are Some Natural Ways to Boost Energy
The shorter days and the upcoming holiday season can zap your energy. There’s a lot to do and seemingly little time to do it. Perhaps you’re thinking of reaching for ...
Set Yourself Free This Holiday Season
Forget the expectations and focus on the reality that each of us is suffering
The Dividends of Practicing Patience
Learning to wait can ease your mind, improve your options, and uplift your outlook
Lessons Learned From Fearless Mastery
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 ...
Man Arrested Seven Times for His Belief Dies Weeks After Being Released
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 ...
Cutting Through Indecision and Overthinking
There is a time to think things over, and a time to make a decision and take action
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 Mindful Method to Deal with Tiredness, Loneliness, and Stress
Difficult emotions can wear us down if we don't tune in and move through them
How to Go Beyond the Self-Concern of Our Small Mind
Three practices to let go of self and find the freedom of a vast mind
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 ...
Traveling Lightly & Being Grounded in the Middle of Chaos
Today Eva and I decided at the last minute to move our 3-week around-the-world trip up two days early to avoid running into a strong typhoon that was headed our ...
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. ...
A Guide to a Life of Purpose
Expanding yourself, facing the suffering, and doing something for others can lead to a life of deep purpose
The Power and Practice of Staying Calm
Holding yourself steady and peaceful amid the swirl of life can be done, and it's incredible
How Olympians Train Their Brains to Become Mentally Tough
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 ...
Sense of Purpose Linked to Healthier Lifestyle
People who have a sense of purpose in their life tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and report feeling better about their own health status, according to a new study. ...
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, ...
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, ...
























