Attachment and love can be thought of as opposites: attachment is a heart-mind that’s in a state of contraction; love is a heart-mind that’s in a state of expansion. In today’s blog post, we explore the concept of attachment, how it relates to our relationships, and the role that mindfulness can have in teaching us to let go.
Read MoreShame is one of the greatest obstacles on the journey towards healing and wholeness. It’s a darkness that blocks us from sharing our light with the world. Shame blinds us from recognizing our basic goodness. Unable to see out of the darkness, we’re left paralyzed, and the many other people who could benefit from the love, compassion and wisdom we have to offer ultimately suffer as well.
Read MoreLetting go is about seeing into the nature of our moment-to-moment experience. We need to notice attachment forming in the moment of its arising, and it passing away in the moment of its cessation. Today’s blog post dives deeper into the idea of equanimity, the value in letting go, and how these concepts are essential in mindful living.
Read MoreAll living beings are subject to aging, disease, and death. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is the second part of our discussion on mortality and on how mindfulness can help us to alleviate some of the anguish that we experience around death.
Read MoreMost of life is outside of our control. This has been true all of our lives, and it’s in poignant moments, like in the face of a global pandemic, that one must confront this deeply uncomfortable reality. What is it about the coronavirus that triggers our survival reaction and how might this be an opportunity for us to respond in a more conscious and mindful way?
Read MoreThere's one thing that you spend your entire life avoiding...the fact that you’re not in control. With this blog post, we’ll explore this topic of control and how a simple meditation practice can begin to ease our resistance towards surrender.
Read MoreThis is a quick, 5 minute meditation. We often associate concentration with a need to exert effort and control, when in fact we need the opposite: to let go of thoughts.
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