I used to think that having a successful career, solid bank account, many friends, a family that consists of a husband plus two-three kids, big house, and other external assets are keys to happiness....
In today’s age of the Internet, smartphones, computers, video games, and television, we are faced with so many distractions. It is ever-present and we are not aware of the impact it has on our...
One of the most practical Buddhist teachings is the practice of non-attachment. Buddhists believe everything in this realm causes suffering and it is important to practice non-attachment so that one can attain liberation. The...
There are thousands of reasons why we become unhappy throughout our lives. Most of those times we blame something or someone else for our unhappiness. Have you ever considered that the reason for your...
Everything is impermanent. That is a well-known fact. But how well do we “know” it? Better yet, how well do we actually accept it? As a Buddhist I often hear teachings about impermanence. That...
Social anxiety consists of many disorders. Besides general tension and fear felt in social events, you maybe don’t know that there is a specific fear of having a red face called erythrophobia that also...
First of all, let’s define what makes us unhappy? If you are willing to contemplate a bit about this subject, you will probably come to the conclusion that happiness doesn’t come from external events,...
No one ever imagined we would be looking at this scenario of experiencing deadly fear from a virus called Corona. Though there were many films made with virus apocalyptic themes in the past, in...
What advice would you give to a friend if you heard them say “I am a failure “, “I don’t deserve good things” or using a similar talk? Would you agree with them and...
It is one of our prime needs to be liked and accepted by the people surrounding us. But, how much should it actually affect our state of mind? And most importantly, how well do...
Feeling restless a lot? Feeling like you are lost and drowning in negativity? These are some of the signs you might be needing something awesome called mindfulness meditation to balance you. After incorporating mindfulness...
