4 Ways Travelling Makes You Grow
One day I went snorkelling on a boat in Vietnam, and met an Australian couple who travel permanently. They have retired and dedicated their life to travelling, and I was very surprised to hear from them that “travelling was hard work”. Years have passed since then, and today I perfectly understand this sentence. Not only […]
How I Met My True Self Thanks To Monica, My Daughter With Disability
In October 1998, my first daughter Monica was born with a very serious brain damage. The typical situation we all know it exists, but some way we always think that these kind of problems only happen to the others and not to yourself. Until the day that it does happen to you, and suddenly everything […]
How Successful People Stay Calm Under Pressure
Imagine you are the pilot of an airplane. One or more of the engines have failed and you have to find a place to land. Being able to function successfully and making the right decision in such a situation could mean the difference between life and death. Neuroscience has revealed that remaining calm under high […]
Why Taking Time for Yourself and Meditation Is Not a Selfish Act?
“You can’t pour from an empty kettle” is a common saying, but one that nobody seems to live by. Increasingly, it seems that taking time out for yourself is a selfish act. Meditation is often seen as an even more selfish act because modern people don’t often understand the benefits of meditation. The ability to […]
6 Ways A Working Mother Can Have A Great Start To Their Day
When you are a working mother, the domestic organization becomes a daunting task. Mounds of dirty laundry, school homework, hungry kids and breakfast-to-dinner meal planning make your head spin. Anticipating hectic hours at the office makes it even worse and doesn’t do much to make for a happy start to the day. So what can […]
The Close Connection Between Good Relationships And Health
In the busy bee schedule that most of us have these days, there is little space for familial ties and close relationships. We’d rather remain sucked in our smartphones than connect in the real world. For instance, 57% of women in the US would gladly pick their phone over intimacy with their partner. However, this […]
Why We Keep Failing At Love
The concept of love has existed as long as the human race. For centuries, scholars have tried to come up with different definitions of love but it never suffices due to the complexities involved in this magical word or feeling. So many times I’ve tried to understand what this word means but it has never […]
The Most Effective Ways to Make Your Haters Love You
Having haters is a part of everyone’s life. Hate arrives in a variety of forms and can originate from relatives, colleagues, cohorts, friends, associates and even random web trolls. Haters are the monstrous side of progress. On the off chance that you have anything going for yourself, you’ve encountered abhor. Regardless of whether you are […]
Vacuity: What Can Take You Beyond Happiness
Have you ever heard the word vacuity? First time I heard this word was in a meditation class. I did not actually fully understand it. The theory provided by the teacher was kind of difficult for me. In general, Buddhist philosophy to me is very interesting but also full of concepts and words that are not so easy […]
Morning Rituals To Start Your Day
Have you ever felt anxious in the morning? Have you woken up in a rush, and started hurrying from the very first minute of the day? How about changing your morning habits to allow yourself enjoy the mornings and feel grounded for the day to come? Welcome to morning rituals!