Category: Mindfulness

As a woman, I must live up to my standards, and my beliefs. Stop putting myself second when my soul hurts. Why do we struggle to make the right decision, what is it that draws us towards the opposite direction? We are the best advocates for others but the worst advisors to ourselves. All credit READ MORE

Week 8: Reflecting on the Journey and What Lies Ahead In Week 8, the focus turned towards introspection and reflection on the transformative journey taken throughout the MBCT 8-week course. As mentioned in the Week 1 post, participants undertook a questionnaire analyzing their minds, thinking patterns, judgment, awareness, and observation. Personal results The course proved READ MORE

Week 7: Unveiling the Secrets of Life Balance In Week 7, the focus shifted towards the elusive concept of life balance—a subject many seek answers for. The notion that there might not be a universal right answer but a personalized one, tailored to individual priorities, took center stage. Armed with an array of tools acquired READ MORE

This is a very special and personal post I am writing today. Five years ago day for day one of my best friend, someone I had so deep in my heart passed away from a brain tumour.  He was just 37 leaving behind two absolutely wonderful children. On a casual day at work, his sister READ MORE

Week 6: Unmasking the Illusion of Thoughts In Week 6, a profound insight emerged: “Thoughts are not facts.” This simple yet challenging concept urges us to break the cycle of unquestionably believing our thoughts. Our inclination to turn beliefs into perceived truths often creates real situations that might not have occurred otherwise. This cognitive pattern, READ MORE

Week 5: Navigating the Uncomfortable In Week 5, our meditation journey led us to confront our fears and grapple with uncomfortable thoughts while maintaining stillness. Nick, our guide, had previously laid the foundation by enhancing our awareness of thoughts, feelings, and emotions—an essential precursor to meditation. Guided meditation played a pivotal role in showing us READ MORE

Week 4: Navigating the Inner Landscape Week 4 proved to be both fascinating and intense as we delved into the realm of challenging negative thoughts and addressing the ingrained habits we’ve accumulated since childhood. Our exploration extended to various forms of self-talk, recognizing that these inner dialogues, often unnoticed, may have been shaping our perspectives READ MORE

Week 3: The Blossoming Journey As Week 3 unfolded, a profound sense of well-being started to settle within me. My habits were gaining strength, and my commitment to regular practice became more steadfast. Embarking on the 8-week course, I found myself at a crossroads, feeling lost and grappling with anxiety triggered by recent events. Despite READ MORE

Exploring the Depths of Meditation Benefits I wanted to dedicate a separate post to delve into the benefits of meditation, not just by sharing what I’ve learned but also by shedding light on the science behind it. My natural inclination is to question the ‘why’ and ‘how.’ If I don’t comprehend the physiological workings of READ MORE

Ajahn Chah, Thai Forest Monk (1918-1992)   Thursday – A Day of Self-Discovery Thursday finally arrived, a day I eagerly anticipated to pause everything and focus solely on understanding my personal journey. Another 2.5 hours of heightened awareness through practice and the exchange of experiences awaited me. Week 2 continued to be a learning process, READ MORE