Category: Mindfulness
Awakening in the Body
Being mindful of the body is a profound—though often overlooked—opportunity to deepen our meditation and develop our insight.
A guided reflection on bringing RAIN to difficulty
In Andrea Miller's article, Tara Brach discusses a technique called RAIN that she frequently teaches to her students, and also uses in her own life. Here's a guided reflection for applying RAIN in your own life, excerpted from True Refuge.
The Perfect Love We Seek, The Imperfect Love We Live
Psychologist John Welwood looks at the difference between absolute and relative love, and the wound within each of us that no other can heal.
Awakening My Heart: On Retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh
Andrea Miller attends a transformational six-day retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh.
Ask the Teachers: Should I believe the thought that I want a divorce?
Three teachers answer the question: "How can I know whether or not I should believe the thought I wish I weren't married to my spouse?"
How to Cool the Flames of Anger with “RAIN”
The best way to transform anger and other strong emotions is to befriend them. As with any relationship, it takes time to become intimate with the inner workings of our minds. To do it we need courage and strength. And we need the help of an effective technique. Peeling away the layers of anger moves…
How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child
Emotional health means accepting the full range of human emotions, both the painful and the positive.
Ask the Teachers: Should I meditate if I can’t stop thinking about porn?
Bodhin Kjolhede, JoAnna Harper, and Repa Dorje Odzer answer the question "Should I meditate if I can't stop thinking about porn?"
Trust in Your Goodness
Instead of trying to promote or defend ourselves, we can base our lives on something more powerful and trustworthy—our basic goodness.
Getting to Know Your Inner Critic
Jan Chozen Bays explains how to recognize and tame the critical commentary we replay in our minds.