5 Ways Writing Can Lead You to Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a technique that helps you let go of your worries and concerns, and live in the here and now. If you find you’re often upset or anxious, then mindfulness can help you let go of the ‘what ifs?’ and come back to the present. Writing can be a fantastic way of practising mindfulness, […]
FLEX Alumni Meditate Together
When we met in Global Peace on the Move 19 in Thailand in August 2017, we thought it was not a coincidence that we were three FLEX alumni in a group of 30 people from all over the world, and wanted to share with our alumni friends that meditation may be something they may like. […]
5 Powerful Ways Meditation Can Change Your Life
Show of hands – don’t you think our difficult experiences always cause us to deeply ponder how we got there? Those experiences may not have been the most favourable circumstances to begin a meditation in the first place – but it is true that the moment we sit down and genuinely think about what has […]
The Benefits of Using Technology to Aid Meditation
With its roots tracing back to prehistoric times and many different cultures, meditation has a long and rich history. However, over time, it has spread around the world to people of different cultures and spiritual followings. In 2017, this is still true, as meditation continues to increase in popularity. One of the ways meditation has […]
How to Be Mindful in Technological Age?
It’s a quiet room. You’re alone, seated on a low cushion. Sunlight pours in through the window, and you can feel the warmth on your face as you close your eyes. Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, listen for the sound of air passing through your nostrils. Sit empty for a moment before […]
Step out of my comfort zone: Get more from Life
I think about looking at an object up-close, my eyes fixed closely on this object, seeing just one side of the coin and feeling comfortable this way anyway. Another thought also crosses my mind of this group of blind people who were told to touch an elephant and everyone really get the chance to touch […]
Launch of Pacific Peace Network
On the occasion of International Day of Peace at 21 September 2016, a special event was organised by Peace Revolution, World Peace Initiative Foundation, Pacific Peace Network (PPN) and Aspire Network at University of South Pacific (USP) Performance space, Suva, Fiji. The United Nation General Assembly has devoted International Day of Peace for strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and […]
Kick Consumerism, Give Peace
The way North Americans celebrate the holidays has inspired scrutiny for decades now, ever since big retailers realized they could capitalize on the tradition of holiday gift giving. Ho-ho-ho, give us your money. On a personal level, the holidays are a celebration of joy, abundance, and community. But the outer manifestation of all that? Shopping […]
3 Simple Ways to be a Mindful Neighbor This Winter
It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere. You wake up in the morning to a cold house. You hold your breath as your toes hit the frigid floor. You shuffle to your meditation cushion and wrap yourself in the warmest blanket in the house. Light a stick of incense. Shiver. It’s meditation time. A half-hour passes […]
A personal look at Meditation
Meditation has been a subject of many research and investigations. There are many articles about meditation and its benefits. Still, there are also many things to say more about how people could consider meditation in their everyday life. This article provides a simple way to understand what meditation is and gives some of its benefits.