13 Principles For Practicing Taoism
What is Taoism? The confusing aspect for many is its definition. Many religions teach philosophy and dogma. But Taoism and Zen stand this tendency on its head. The first chapter of the Tao Te Ching simply states that that the Tao is indefinable—teaching that each...
How To Switch Off After Work
Many of us are forced to process immense amounts of information everyday at work. Even more of us still are working at jobs that don’t align with our core values. In other words, very few people have the luxury of doing something they truly love. With all the stress,...
Thich Nhat Hanh Walking Meditation
We walk all the time, but how many of us walk effortlessly? When was the last time you experienced pleasure from the simple act of walking? Walking is an opportune moment to be truly in the now. Taking one step followed by another is a powerful yet simple exercise to...
How To Accept Fear: 5 Truths To Help You Advance Despite Fear
Fear is at the root of much of our suffering. Fear prevents us from growing as human beings; it prevents us from actually living our lives to their fullest potential. We need to learn how to deal with our fears and be willing to allow ourselves to take risks—to allow...
How To Get Over Your Fear Of Judgment
When was the last time you judged someone? Let’s be honest. I’ll bet that you judged someone today. You probably didn’t even notice, and that’s entirely natural. Judgment of others is part of our evolution. We need value judgments to align ourselves with people who...
Vipassana Meditation: Understanding Impermanence, Suffering, And No-Self
Vipassana meditation (pronounced Vip-ah-sha-nah), also known as Insight Meditation, is a traditional form of Buddhist meditation that focuses on developing mindfulness and self-awareness. By practicing Vipassana, meditators gain insight into three core teachings of...
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