Taming the Wanting Mind Have you ever noticed how much your mind dictates how you feel? The wanting mind is a source of discontentment and silent stress. The Buddha called it suffering. Many of us seek external things in our day-to-day lives— a promotion, more money, a new car, good grades, a new outfit. Some…
Riding the Winds of Change In the yoga system, autumn is a viewed as a time of change and transition. Leaves are drying up, the wind is blowing, and Nature herself is retracting. Since we humans are in fact a part of Nature, it’s not uncommon to feel scattered and unsettled in autumn. Add to…
Living in the Age of Distraction Are you distracted? Leading research indicates that distracted energy is stressful on the body. In other words, if you think you can surf the internet on your phone while having a live conversation with the person sitting next to you, think again. You are distracted and by default,…