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When faced with tragedy, lose hope or find inner strength

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. Dr Denninger, director of research at the Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital share that meditation helps protect the hippocampus, a brain area involved in memory. Consistent meditationContinue reading “When faced with tragedy, lose hope or find inner strength”

There are no problems, only situations

How we perceive drives what we do. The moment we label something as a problem, it will create a distress within you. No matter the nature of the situation, whether it is happening the way you want it or it is not happening the way you want it, it’s about realising that how we respondContinue reading “There are no problems, only situations”

To live a meaningful life, do something outside yourself

I have always enjoyed reading or watching stories of remarkable individuals, the ordinary to the extraordinary, the impossible to the possible because it inspires me. Stories that bring us optimism, hope and courage. Sometimes, seeing is believing and when a spark is ignited within us, we learn and grow within ourselves that our ability toContinue reading “To live a meaningful life, do something outside yourself”

We suffer from our memory and our imagination

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. Dr Denninger, director of research at the Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital share that the brain region known as the amygdala or “fear center” is often associatedContinue reading “We suffer from our memory and our imagination”

How we perceive drives what we do

The way we think affects the way we feel, the way we feel affects the way we think. Perception is the lens through which we view the world. This lens drive our thoughts, emotions, decisions and actions. Here are 3 ways on how we perceive shapes our actions? 1 Perception shapes reality: Our view ofContinue reading “How we perceive drives what we do”

To be something, perceive the possible

Memory and imagination exist only in the mind

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. Stress and anxiety are known to be major triggers of depression. Dr Denninger, director of research at the Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital share that research hasContinue reading “Memory and imagination exist only in the mind”

The four aspects of the mind

The Buddha brilliantly explains the human mind – there are four aspects of the mind. Now, to see these four aspects of the mind in action. An image comes to your eyes – it enters the first aspect of your mind, cognition that cognizes that this is a sight, not a sound/ smell/taste. Recognition, theContinue reading “The four aspects of the mind”

By working with the right people it opens possibilities

I have always enjoyed reading or watching stories of remarkable individuals, the ordinary to the extraordinary, the impossible to the possible because it inspires me. Stories that bring us optimism, hope and courage. Sometimes, seeing is believing and when a spark is ignited within us, we learn and grow within ourselves that our ability toContinue reading “By working with the right people it opens possibilities”

We damage our own body when we act without self-compassion

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. When we experience stress, inflammatory chemicals called cytokines are released in the body as a response. Several studies suggest meditation reduces depression by decreasing levels of these inflammatory chemicals. Research showedContinue reading “We damage our own body when we act without self-compassion”