Monkey Mind Monster

by | May 8, 2015 | Peace

Our minds help us navigate our way in this complex world. But occasionally, troubling issues enter into our awareness and trigger obsessive rumination. Even over unimportant issues, we can torment ourselves by replaying stressful versions of what might go wrong. You...

The Point

by | Feb 25, 2015 | Peace

There’s a causal connection between what occupies your mind and how you feel. But no matter how stressed, anxious or fearful you are, you can always access your personal reservoir of well-being by getting present. That means focusing your attention on this...

See No Evil

by | Feb 9, 2015 | Peace

There will always be people who behave in ways that you don’t like. But categorizing them as ‘evil’ justifies dismissing them without any attempt at understanding. Everyone responds to life according to their conditioning and beliefs. The world...

There’s Only Right Now

by | Dec 11, 2014 | Peace

When problems arise, so do solutions. That’s why worrying about the future is pointless. It’s like trying to cook a meal before you’ve gone grocery shopping. If you turn your awareness to your breath and bask in the glory of this moment, you’ll...

The Tipping Point

by | Dec 8, 2014 | Peace

Before society can achieve new levels of harmony and understanding, it has to come to terms with the dysfunction of what exists now. It often requires hitting bottom before motivation is strong enough to take action. Sadly, situations sometimes need to go very far out...

The Gift of Stillness

by | Nov 10, 2014 | Peace

Engaging in resistant and negative thoughts can cause stress and affect your health. Fortunately, that’s under your control. When you reduce judgment, negativity and mental chatter you gain access to a whole new world. In a calm and centered state of mind, you...