Transforming Self-Comparison
Eda Ocak reflects on how meditation practice and the Buddha’s message of no-self transformed her habit of self-comparison.
When I attended my first long meditation...
15 Motivating Success Quotes to Never Forget
Being successful takes hard work and determination. You might sometimes feel like you want to give up, and persevering is the only way around...
23 Motivational Quotes Help Kids Push Through Challenges
It’s always important to keep perspective and see the positive sides of a situation. But it’s just as important to embrace life’s obstacles —...
Healthy Tips for Writers: Managing Stress and Burnout
Being a writer is a rewarding, fascinating, and educational occupation. No matter what you write: from college papers to fiction stories to blog posts,...
How To Cleanse Your Aura (& When You Should), According To...
While we may not be able to see people's auras, or our own for that matter, many people have an intuitive sense of when...
What “No Self” Really Means
The journey of awakening, says Buddhist teacher Gaylon Ferguson, begins by examining our usual beliefs about who we are. Because maybe we’ve got it...
6 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Make a Paradigm Shift
If you are in an emotional rut—cycling from fear, anger, anxiety, and sadness—you are not alone. Every human being on this planet has been...
15 Inspiring Quotes from Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship isn’t always easy, and sometimes you feel like giving up. Sometimes you’ll feel like you’re stuck and not making progress. In those instances,...
The Power of Paying Attention When Asking Questions
It’s normal for people to not know what other people do in their professions, even family members, and friends don’t really talk about their...
Discover the Joy of Doing Nothing
Zen teacher Pat Enkyo O’Hara teaches us the practice of Shikantaza. Doing nothing but sitting and breathing, we rest in flowing awareness beyond the...
