A calm mind is important to allow our intelligence to work well. It also brings happiness. So how can we develop a calm mind? The destroyers of a calm mind are fear, suspicion, hatred, anger, and greed. Too much ambition also destroys a calm mind. So we must work on reducing these calm mind destroyers.
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warm-heartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest; it is as if we open an inner door. An […]
Uncertainty easily turns into fear. Fear can be specific, or generalized, stirring up old emotions. Either way, fear makes us feel anxious, angry, and depressed. There is so much collective fear these days, even though […]
We’ve rested the body. Now let’s learn to rest the mind. This is crucial for good physical and mental health, let alone inner peace. There are different levels of resting the mind. First, we just […]
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