Category: Gratitude
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Can We Drop One Basic But Important Expectation?
Have you ever assessed your source of unhappiness and found it to be something rather ridiculous? Even when it’s something real? If we deepen our mindfulness practice – or simply use this reminder – we can experience more freedom and lightness, even when we’re in pain.
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COVID Lessons, Year 2
“Happy 2-year COVID anniversary!” I thought to myself recently. And decided to do a quick episode on it.
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One Small Habit with Big Science Behind It That You Might Want to Try
Are there simple and easily formed habits that can push us towards being more compassionate with ourselves? Is there an “easy way’ to start the journey of being kinder to ourselves? Of course – many. Here’s one of them.
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Something to Open Our Hearts
I think that sometimes someone’s presence and kind words are enough to remind us that a life of love and inner peace is possible. On the first day of this year – or on any other day – we can get that radiating kindness from Thich Nhat Hahn.
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The Pandemic Sucks. Its Lessons Don’t, Though
The COVID 19 pandemic has been one rough ride. Let’s make sure we are extracting all the knowledge, all the learnings we can from it – especially since it’s been so painful to gain them.
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Day 7: Generosity
If you don’t see yourself as a generous person, the good news is that it’s not an innate quality. It’s a practice, which means we can work on it.
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Day 6: Intention
Just for today, let’s replace ‘purpose’ with ‘intention.’ Then, choose what serves you. And stick with it.
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UNLOCKED IN A LOCKDOWN: You’re Invited!
It’s not a challenge, really (I’ve only chosen a trendy), but an invitation to open ourselves up to one single concept each day, to think about it more deeply, and see what it does to us. What it unlocks. Kindness, compassion, courage, and everything that comes with them.
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The Loop
Have you ever come back to place that’s very dear to your heart, after a long time, to reflect on what a crazy loop of time it has been?
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Oh The Mountains, Oh The Gratitude a.k.a. The Andes Effect
“Earth, well done!” – I thought, with lots of pride as a human being, as I was mercilessly depleting the battery of my phone, taking hundreds of pictures through the plane window. I very rarely book a window seat (being able to go to the bathroom without bothering anyone is always a practical priority), but […]
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