No caminho do autoconhecimento
O Autoconhecimento é um caminho de introspecção. Não há descoberta sem mergulho para dentro de ti. Cada um se conhece de forma diferente. O caminho do autoconhecimento é introspectivo e peculiar. É um processo de investigação crítica e analítica sobre si mesmo. Algumas pessoas vêem o autoconhecimento como uma proposta individual de desenvolvimento pessoal. Na […]
On the path to self-knowledge
Self-knowledge is a path of introspection; it is a process of critical and analytical investigation of oneself. There is no discovery without diving into oneself. Hence, the path of self-knowledge is introspective and peculiar. The modernity offers several promises of “magic” tools for personal discovery and development. Understand that we are a part of a Gestalt, being […]
Letting Go: walk with a free state of mind
Many people walk around with burdens that make it hard to move freely. An airplane can’t take flight if too much luggage is on board. That’s why there are weight limitations to what we can bring. Some of us want to spread our wings but keep ourselves grounded. Our brain works the same way. We […]
Mind-Body Connection: how one affects the other
Our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our complete biological functioning. Our minds can actually affect how healthy our bodies are. On the other hand, what we do with our physical body (what we eat, how much we exercise and even our posture) can impact our mental state (positively or negatively). […]
Four Healthy Eating Tips to Help You Fight Inflammation
An increased knowledge of health conditions that cause intestinal inflammation such as Coeliac, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis has made many of us more aware of our body’s tolerance to food and drink. Allergies are also spoken of more frequently than in the past. While severe allergies can be life threatening and require specialist interventions […]
A psychological view of karma – part 3: Mental states
As we saw in A psychological view of karma (part 2), karma – which literally means ‘action’, but refers specifically to an intention or mental action – influences our life by creating mental tendencies that will affect the way we experience our life in the future. For example, if I act out of greed, in […]
A psychological view of karma – part 2: Karmic effects
As explained in a psychological view of karma (part 1), the Buddhist understanding of karmic actions entails some sort of intention. Therefore, as frequently misunderstood, our karma has more to do with the consequence of our past intentions than the result of our past deeds. But what about our karmic ‘effects’? Can an intention make us […]
Peace of mind is expensive
How much do you need to pay for peace of mind? Is it costly? What kind of livelihood can allow you to afford peace of mind? And more importantly, what is your indicator of peace of mind?
Even though everyone is looking for peace of mind, you may never wonder about these questions; indeed, they hide the core answers for peace of mind and, living in balance with yourself, being healthy mentally and physically. They walk together most of the time.
A psychological view of karma – part 1: Karma as volition
Karma is becoming an increasingly popular term in the Western culture and language. However, for those who have not tried to comprehend deeply its meaning yet, this word may bear obscure and extramundane connotations, alluding to the folk belief of a personal retribution law according to the nature of one’s own actions. It is not […]
How To Make New Habits Stick (The Easy Way)
Throughout the course of your life, you’ve likely made several vows to change your habits for the better. Maybe at some point you promised to start working out again, waking up earlier, or to engage in a daily reading practice. And what’s the first thing that most of us think about when we consider how […]