Into the Calm: join us for a meditation weekend in Latvia
In today’s fast-paced and supercharged world, sometimes we all need a moment to reboot our mind and reconnect with our inner calm. With the rising popularity of mindfulness giving us the tools to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life, an immersive experience, especially in silence, can reset our body and mind, while […]
10 Things Your Brain Needs to Build a Healthy and Successful Career
Our small habits can make a significant impact on how we show up at our jobs. If you are like most people, you might not know about your own brain. Yet, your brain is who you are. It is the size of your fist, weighs about as much as a cantaloupe around three pounds and is […]
Walking barefoot: a direct way to reconnect with the Earth
This year, since the frosting season came to an end in early Spring, I tried to go for a barefoot walk every day. I immediately noticed an incredible difference compared to walking with shoes on. Actually, it made me wonder whether humanity has lost its connection with the Earth since we started to wear shoes […]
Spirituality From The Perspective Of An Introvert
Explore how introverts and spirituality go hand in hand. Discover the numerous ways in which spiritual activities vary from introversion to extroversion.
Smiling to autumn: how to welcome a change of seasons?
In this time of the year, some people who live in occidental countries may start to feel melancholic. The summer has arrived to its end, sometimes with a feeling of unfulfilled expectations, the autumn is here, and we find ourselves back again into the work or study routine, with its constant action demand, usually accompanied […]
How to live in harmony with the world nowadays?
We live in a global economical culture that is geared towards doing, succeeding, “crushing it”, making more whether it’s money or of ourselves. These actions are based on outwards and external movement. Just like nature, human life too is all about balance, and to maintain this balance, we need to spend time cultivating our inner […]
Living on a boat: 7 benefits of a simple life
Can you imagine living with half of the belongings that you have? Do you think you could manage to live in one third of the space of your house or flat? Would your awareness of the use of natural resources change if you had to generate your own electricity and live with limited amount of […]
Les arbres et les animaux peuvent-ils faire preuve d’empathie et d’altruisme?
L’empathie fait une partie intégrante de notre nature. En fait, nous pouvons améliorer ces qualités en entraînant notre cerveau à travers la pratique de la méditation, de la pleine conscience et la bonté aimante. Les humains sont-ils les seuls êtres capables de montrer ces traces positives de gentillesse, de compassion et d’empathie les uns envers […]
Turn off autopilot, be a warrior with an open heart
Habits, morning routine, places we go out to eat, the behaviour towards our partner – this all can slip into an autopilot mode. To be mindful and turn off this mode means to be a warrior with an open heart. Sometimes the battle is against being on autopilot mode, which due to its familiarity, can be quite […]
Can Trees and Animals Show Empathy and Altruism?
Empathy is a genuine part of our own nature. Moreover, we can improve this quality by training our brain through the practice of focused meditation, mindfulness and loving kindness. But, are humans the only beings capable of showing these positive traits of kindness, compassion and empathy towards our fellows? What about other living beings, like […]