If You Want To Build Trust In Your Relationship, Say Goodbye To These 7 ‘Deceptive’ Habits
Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Without it, even the strongest bonds can crumble. If you’re looking to build or rebuild trust with your partner, it’s essential to recognize and eliminate certain deceptive habits that can undermine your relationship. Here are seven habits to say goodbye to: #### 1. **White Lies**While white lies […]
Supporting someone who has experienced trauma
Supporting someone who has experienced trauma requires empathy, patience, and understanding. Here are some practical ways you can help: ### 1. **Educate Yourself About Trauma**Understanding trauma and its effects is crucial. Trauma can result from various distressing events and can manifest in different ways, including anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional numbness¹. Familiarize yourself with these symptoms […]
Cultivating Equanimity
Cultivating equanimity offers several profound benefits for our well-being and spiritual growth. Let’s explore them: Remember that cultivating equanimity is a gradual process. We develop it through meditation, self-reflection, and compassionate living. As we embrace life with equanimity, we find greater peace and fulfillment. Practicing equanimity in daily life involves cultivating a balanced and accepting […]
Seven Factors of Enlightenment
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (also known as the Seven Bojjhanga in Pali) are essential components of the Buddha’s path to awakening. These factors help practitioners develop insight, wisdom, and inner transformation. Let’s explore each factor: Remember that these factors are interconnected. As practitioners progress, they strengthen each factor, leading to greater insight and liberation. […]
The Buddha’s Path to Happiness
The Buddha taught that happiness is one of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment. However, his understanding of happiness goes beyond fleeting emotions. Here are some key points to consider: In summary, the Buddha’s view of happiness involves cultivating an inner state of tranquility and contentment, detached from external objects. By doing so, we move closer […]
That Which Annoys Teaches Patience
Patience, a virtue often praised but rarely practiced, seems to be fading away in our fast-paced, instant gratification-driven society. In a world where time is a precious commodity and everything is just a click or a swipe away, waiting has become an inconvenience rather than an opportunity for personal growth. However, what if I told […]
Father John 3/10/24
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SMART Goal Setting
Setting goals is an important part of staying motivated and achieving success in any aspect of life. Whether it’s personal goals, career goals, or fitness goals, having clear and achievable goals can help keep you on track and focused. One popular method for setting goals is the SMART system, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, […]
The 8 Brocades or Baduanjin
Hey there, fellow wellness enthusiasts! Grab a cup of herbal tea and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of qigong. Today, we’ll be exploring a specific qigong practice that has been captivating minds and bodies for centuries – the 8 Brocades, also known as Baduanjin.
