#mindfulness

#mindfulness

I've spent the past two decades investigating how mindfulness can transform the brain and promote healing from addiction, chronic pain, and emotional distress-the diseases of despair. Today, I'm proud to share findings that reveal how MORE can help foster recovery in the brain in powerful and measurable ways. In this study, published in the top journal Science Advances, we examined data from four experiments involving 135 adults who were taking opioids daily for chronic pain.

After I found out I was pregnant with our first, I had a different idea for what I wanted my babymoon to look like . I knew becoming a mother would require some lifestyle sacrifices, and that might include fewer solo trips, at least in the beginning. So, during my second trimester, I decided to take a solo babymoon to Grindelwald in the Jungfrau Region of Switzerland, which is known for its stunning natural beauty, scenic alpine hikes, and endless outdoor activities.

It is 2008, and I am sitting in my grandmother's room, at the Salt Lick Safari Lodge within the Taita Hills Wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. It is a gorgeous place to stay, the villas appear almost rocket-shaped, standing high off the ground to prevent any wildlife from getting inside the rooms. All around there is lush greenery. Outside her window, many animals, including elephants, deer, and giraffes pass by.

I mean, the amazing thing about our circumstances that each one of us is in a position that is in some sense, as free and as profound and as in touch with reality, as any other position in this universe, where you stand, the universe is illuminated as you, as your experience in this moment. And that we call this substratum of experience, consciousness, for lack of a better word.

Venting doesn't lead long-term to effective outcomes. Rather than making you feel better, venting can often leave you feeling worse or just as bad as before.

The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali is a purposeful destination where mind, body, and spirit come together in quiet harmony, honoring the island's spiritual roots.

We must learn to distinguish between things that are within our control and those that are not. The only thing entirely within our own control is our mind.

"To feel safe and certain about life, you judge every moment and then take action based on your past."

Every year on August 15, the country collectively takes a deep breath and exhales in celebration of National Relaxation Day. Originally started in 1985 by Sean Moeller, this day is a reminder to pause, decompress, and take care of yourself.

One five-star review praised: "I've been practicing yoga and meditation for over 40 years, teaching both for 15 years, and I don't know of a more complete and practical guide to meditation than this one."

Suffering = pain x resistance. When we resist our resistance and beat ourselves up, we multiply our initial suffering, leading to even greater distress.

Just a few pounds may feel like the answer, but it often leads to more anxiety, obsession, and isolation.

"I have my dad's death to thank for my son's birth. After he died, I was really sad that I wouldn't have someone to share my joy with, but that sadness galvanized in me a desire to create a deeper legacy and cherish the moments that matter most."

"These practices are proof that self-care can be much simpler, more accessible, and definitely more fun than you might think."

The answer to stress is not necessarily adding in stress-reduction techniques; instead, there is value in reducing activities and considering what can be removed.

Always make sure you're installing updates directly from the source. Right now, there are lots of 'fake update' scams making their way around the web.

I see the way you are holding that truck, from the top, so you can see how the wheels turn. So smart!

Mindfulness is a process where someone pays attention on purpose, without judgment or thinking about what comes next.

"I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up," she said. This perspective emphasizes the unending nature of exploration and adaptability over rigid planning.