Today's meditation with Osho included a wonderful talk given by him, and a recording of noisy street sounds in which I was to practice listening to these noises in a cheerful manner. It was intriguing to me to notice that the soothing music prior to the recording was becoming a bit much, the street noises suddenly felt momentarily refreshing! I had to pause and wonder how much of this may have to do with the fact that my mind is now incredibly accustomed to the background sounds of three small ... Read the Post
My Meditation Journey – Listening Cheerfully
7 Ways to Envision Your Future with a Light Heart
Whether we like to admit it to ourselves our not, it is not uncommon to find ourselves anxious about our futures. The truth is, unless we are devoted entirely to mindful present moment meditation, a good portion of our moments encompasses envisioning the future. This is only natural, because moment by moment, our lives are being created by our actions and choices. Do you struggle to believe that good things are coming your way? Cultivating a lighthearted approach when you're feeling depleted ... Read the Post
How To Cultivate Hope in Darker Times
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, sometimes the weather is just too depressing, sometimes the news can really get us down. And sometimes we are just feeling low for reasons we don't even know. How do we cultivate hope when we feel like that is a feat, or an impossibility? How do we look on the bright side when everything we see looks bleak? Sometimes it feels like it is all too much. Having a sense of hopelessness is one of the most challenging emotions to manage. It can downward ... Read the Post
Using Writing To Heal Depression
Depression is a difficult problem that often goes undetected in the sufferer. It can have a paralyzing effect, wrapping the depressed person in a fog of darkness that prevents him or her from thinking clearly and getting help. There are also many circumstances in which the individual experiencing the depression can be unaware of it, or of its intensity and impact upon their lives. An example of this can be postpartum depression - the sheer exhaustion of taking care of a newborn and keeping up ... Read the Post
Garden for Your Emotional Health & Help Butterflies Thrive
Not only is gardening a fabulous way to grow and harvest your own food, but it creates a gorgeous landscape for your yard that you can 'getaway' to. And if you aren't already a seasoned gardener, then you will be pleased to know that gardening can also improve your emotional healthy. How, you may ask? Gardening is Incredibly Meditative This is because it requires focus. Think of the digging, the planting, the watering, the trimming and caring for flowers, fruits and vegetables - this can all ... Read the Post