On the path to self-knowledge
Self-knowledge is a path of introspection; it is a process of critical and analytical investigation of oneself. There is no discovery without diving into oneself. Hence, the path of self-knowledge is introspective and peculiar. The modernity offers several promises of “magic” tools for personal discovery and development. Understand that we are a part of a Gestalt, being […]
How Meditation And Mindfulness Help us Make Better Decisions in Life
Making the right choices and sticking to them is one of the hardest things, especially when in a stressful situation and your mind is not clear. Personally, I’ve had many times in the past where I thought hard and made a decision I thought was good but I still burned my fingers because I missed […]
Meditation: your best route to peace of mind today
From time immemorial, meditation has been an extensive practice. It’s a practice by which a state of mind can be achieved that calms our cognitive clamoring. Thereby, it helps decrease our stress levels. It has helped people for ages. The history of meditation can be drawn back to 5000 B.C. It’s predominant prevalence was found […]
6 meditation lessons for a peaceful life, reflections from Amani Fellowship
I discovered meditation in 2016 thanks to the Peace Revolution Self-Development program. Since then, I have learned to really appreciate its value. Today, I wanted to share with you a few lessons learned during the AMANI 4 fellowship in Himawan Sanctuary (Thailand), that can be transferred to our everyday life: 1- A holistic approach is […]
The importance of mastering our attention
Ask yourself for a moment: What is the usual focus of your attention? Are you able to direct your attention towards whatever you want? How many times in a day are you looking for distractions and avoid being in the present moment? Do you feel that you are spending more energy in trying to change […]
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 […]
Why Taking Time for Yourself and Meditation Is Not a Selfish Act?
“You can’t pour from an empty kettle” is a common saying, but one that nobody seems to live by. Increasingly, it seems that taking time out for yourself is a selfish act. Meditation is often seen as an even more selfish act because modern people don’t often understand the benefits of meditation. The ability to […]