Forgiveness, the humbling process of letting go of pain, anger, bitterness, shame and guilt about a situation or person, is much easier said than done. Many a time we choose to imprison ourselves with the weight of unforgiveness than to rise above the negativity because it is the path of…
Sleep didn’t use to come easy for me before I was introduced to the world of online meditation. My mind was always racing through the lists of to-dos, looming deadlines, or just anxieties about work and life. Then I found meditation classes on Insight Timer, as well as on other…
Many people suffer from hereditary conditions; while some can be life-threatening, others have little or no impact on the quality of life. For me, I found out that I have a hereditary blood condition called Beta Thalassemia (or Thalassemia Minor), and that I also have iron deficiency (a double whammy!).…
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Sitting down directly on the ground during meditation, without the aid of any meditation cushions can be rather uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me. My lower back protests quite a bit due to my history with lower back pains, my sitting bones hurt after a while, and my calves go…
If you are looking to achieve success and fulfilment in life, one of the best habits to cultivate is to use powerful affirmations daily. Affirmations are positive statements you tell yourself (preferably as part of your morning routine) to help you stay motivated and change your mindset to that which…
Many people are introduced to yoga through the yoga postures (or asanas). But did you know that the philosophy of yoga embodies much more than just the physical aspects? This is summarized in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the most important texts on yoga, which consists of 196…
Since ancient times, crystals and stones have been used by many cultures such as Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese as sources of healing power. Crystals are still being used in this modern-day, such as in Feng Shui beliefs, to bring forth wealth, prosperity and healing. In recent years, there has been…
We are often hit by experiences or events that threaten our level of optimism. Staying positive requires an intentional effort to remind ourselves to look on the brighter side of things. In line with our previous series of monthly quotes, this month we focus on positive words of wisdom for…