Find Inner Peace and Relaxation with Calm Minds Meditation
This was the first email in a course called “The Conscious Couple” by Wildmind. Our intimate relationships are crucial for personal growth. They offer us endless chances to practice kindness, ... Read MoreRead More
In a series comprising six posts, I’m using early Buddhist scriptures to explain how we can break free from our addiction to social media. These teachings are contained in the ... Read MoreRead More
We often use our attention in two distinct ways: like a flashlight or like a candle. Flashlight attention means focusing narrowly on one thing. It’s how we usually concentrate during ... Read MoreRead More
This article comes from one of our emails in the online course “How to Stop Beating Yourself Up: Learning the Art of Self-Compassion.” Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same ... Read MoreRead More
As you’re reading this, start to become aware of your breathing. Don’t try to change it, just notice it as it is. Now, for a minute or two, stop focusing ... Read MoreRead More
As you’re reading this, start by noticing your breathing. Don’t try to change it; just let it flow naturally. Next, try something different for a minute or two. Instead of ... Read MoreRead More
I’ve been running online courses through Wildmind since 2001, and I might have been one of the first to offer meditation courses online. Over the years, a lot has changed. ... Read MoreRead More
Do you think, “I could never meditate because my mind is too busy”? Well, having a busy mind is actually the best reason to meditate, not a reason to skip ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain how we can free ourselves from social media addiction using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures, specifically the Vitakkasanthana Sutta. This scripture outlines ... Read MoreRead More
Did you find 2016 tough? Meditation could make 2017 less stressful! You can now sign up for all of Wildmind’s online meditation events for 2017. We’re calling this program our ... Read MoreRead More
The holiday season can be a recipe for stress: financial pressure, crowded shopping centers, the pursuit of perfection in hosting or gift-giving, travel, overindulgence in food and alcohol, dealing with ... Read MoreRead More
These days, there’s a growing interest in gaining insight. Overall, this is a positive trend. For a long time, many in the West doubted whether awakening was a realistic goal, ... Read MoreRead More
In late 2019, I recorded a series of talks for “Tricycle” magazine about using Buddhist tools to overcome social media and internet addiction. Although the talks were only posted online ... Read MoreRead More
Buddhist meditation was originally practiced mainly by celibate monks and nuns who were not allowed to have any physical contact with the opposite sex. However, mindfulness practice can greatly improve ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ll be explaining how teachings from early Buddhist scriptures can help us free ourselves from social media addiction. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana ... Read MoreRead More
I’m proud to be from New Zealand, the first country in the world where women won the right to vote back in 1893. More recently, New Zealand also became the ... Read MoreRead More
Mindfulness is becoming more popular in schools as a way to help kids deal with stress and better manage their emotions. It also boosts focus, attention, and memory. Some schools ... Read MoreRead More
In the past, if you wanted to learn to meditate, you had to venture into an exotic, incense-filled meditation center, often worrying if you were entering a strange cult. But ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I explain using early Buddhist teachings how to overcome our addiction to social media. These teachings come from the Vitakkasanthana Sutta, which provides five ... Read MoreRead More
In a series of six posts, I’ve been exploring how to break free from our addiction to social media by using teachings from early Buddhist scriptures. These teachings are from ... Read MoreRead More
Life presents us with two significant decisions. One is about understanding your purpose—your “why.” The other revolves around discovering your “how”—how you plan to live according to that purpose. This ... Read MoreRead More