How to manage your panic attacks?
Trying to hide from difficult moments in life often creates tension in the mind and body. Depending on the individual, it can mean different things, from going through stressful moments to social withdrawal and feeling vulnerable. Moreover, a person I was coaching on Peace Revolution self-development program shared having experienced even panic attacks, this making […]
Why You Should Consider Practicing Mindful Walking
Modern life has us all feeling more stressed than ever before, and many people turn to meditation for relief. Though sitting meditation is still considered the best form of relaxing the mind and developing mindfulness, there may be moments in life when sitting still on a cushion is not an accessible way to unwind. If […]
How to Overcome the Fear of Failure?
Did you know that the young Walt Disney was fired from the newspaper because he “was deprived of imagination and good ideas”? Or that the well-known TV presenter, Oprah Winfrey, had to leave her first TV show because the management did not like how she looked in the frame? And how many times did Henry […]
This Is Not the Headspace I want to Embrace
Back in the days, being old enough to say that, I was a Star Trek fan. As a child of the 80’s, I was quickly enamoured when I saw the Enterprise D for the first time. Watching it with my older brother Jon in our parents’ house, if I remember correctly, I was probably eating […]
5 Essential Steps to Inner Healing You Can’t Ignore
Inner healing is never a linear process. People who go through our training and other healing spaces often have different experiences to share regarding their healing path. Nonetheless, several people have reported similar underlying tendencies in this process that may be useful for you to know or even place your inner healing story in a […]
Intuitive painting as a way to connect with your Inner Self
I have always liked to paint. I remember picking up paintbrushes for the first time and painting on a blank canvas when I was only 11 years old. While I never studied art or did a course of painting (I studied biology), painting was always a passion that I returned to, whenever I needed to […]
Mental health care in times of peace and turmoil
A recent publication made by The Lancet demonstrates that 1 out of 5 people in conflict areas suffer from mental disorders. For many of us, this is not a surprise. It points out a very significant fact: mental health deterioration is a direct consequence of conflicts and war. Not saying that is the main cause, […]
Ecological Mindfulness
2019 started with an acrimonious taste of Intense Tropical Cyclone Idai hitting the South-West African countries of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi resulting in cataclysmic deluges which are responsible for the tragic loss of thousands of lives. Following that, Europe witnessed record winter temperatures, as well as in North America whereas searing heatwaves stroke Australia, melting […]
The secret of Anapanasati and how to apply it in meditation?
The most common and basic meditation technique since Buddha’s time has been the conscious observation of the breathing, also known as anapanasati or mindfulness of breathing. Why is this practice so important for meditation? In this article, I am going to show the powerful characteristics of breathing as a meditation object. Directing our attention When […]
Best Benefits of Writing Down Your Thoughts and Feelings
When you feel bad, writing is the last thing that comes to your mind. You get different ideas: calling a friend, picking a fight with your partner, taking your dog on a walk, or doing some yoga. Some of those ideas are pretty good. But did you know that writing things down was also helpful for […]