Tag Archives: Peace

The Christmas songs go “’tis the season to be jolly, good tidings to all men, peace and goodwill”, but for many people, it is only the songs that sound great, their experiences are the complete opposite of jolliness, goodwill and peace. From the shopping to the cooking and having to deal with overly excited children and relatives, the anxiety and ...

As Christmas draws closer and closer, we are loaded with to-do lists, chores, shopping and cooking activities, and hosting guests. From all directions, our energy and money are demanded for and it can be very overwhelming. It leads to mounting stress, taking away all the joy and peace that the season is typically supposed to bring.  During all the preparations ...

When it comes to living in the present and appreciating the present moment, the common saying “stop and smell the roses” seems to be a perfect maxim that nails it all. By this, the saying doesn’t literally mean stopping to smell some rose flowers. Instead, it means making concerted effort to always live in the present moment, and appreciating the ...

Among the various natural approaches towards achieving an absolute state of bliss, peace and total quietness for both the body and mind, meditation has continued to occupy the top spot for ages. All the hype and benefits attributed to this ageless practice of complete happiness for both the body and mind isn’t far from the fact that meditation has a ...

Meditation is now a common practice all over the world. This is because meditation is an effortless way to attain balance, contentment, and inner peace even amid terrible life situations. Most outstanding about meditation is the fact that it is a practice that is embraced and incorporated into different religions such as Hinduism, Judaism, Islamism, Christianity, and others. The reason ...

Hardly will you find any soul on planet earth who doesn’t love music. This goes a long way to seal the maxim that “music is food for the soul.” Most often than not, the sound and rhythm of music have a way of causing you to sway. But beyond swaying, music has an integral part to play when it comes ...

We are continually being bombarded with information that distracts our attention and causes our minds to sway between past mistakes and future concerns. Day-to-day distractions, mortgage payments, children’s education, and even the country’s political scene, manage to capture our full attention, create discomfort, and drain our energy. Studies show that a regular practice of meditation not only helps us to ...

Chakra meditation can provide enormous benefits for our body and mind and if practiced regularly enough,it can help balance our chakras and bring them in alignment with one and another. In short, chakra meditation is another form of meditation, but this type is rather unique. ‘Chakra’ is an ancient Sanskrit word which means wheel or vortex and this philosophy originated ...

You may have found that your anxiety has been worsening since the introduction of mandatory mask wearing. Even just the thought of having to put one on may trigger unwanted emotions and irrational thoughts. Covid 19 has already affected a huge number of people throughout the world. Some ,however, may not have felt the significance of the virus’ safety measures ...

When we are stressed or worried about something, we sometimes let ourselves be dominated by anxiety. We fidget; we lack breath and mental clarity, so it is not easy to be able to control thoughts. Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises are beneficial to be able to combat anxiety and find a state of balance.   Mindfulness meditation Mindfulness is a ...