The frozen moment

Have you ever felt the irresistible urge to push the PAUSE button on God’s time machine to be able to freeze time and step into a particular moment? What an extraordinary experience it would be, wouldn’t it? This simple mindfulness exercise allows you just that.

Quick fix in times of stress

Deadlines approaching? Feeling under pressure to perform at your best? Try this three minute stress buster for a quick relaxation to disengage from worrisome thoughts and concerns.

When the world is against us

No matter what your goals are, building mental strength is the key to reaching your greatest potential. The three basic factors of mental strength by Ami Morin.

How to find time for mindfulness

Mindfulness seems to be our time’s panacea. Named after Panakeia, the Greek goddess of universal remedy, panacea is the synonym of a cure-all medicine. But does mindfulness really cure everything? Certainly not but it can turn your life upside down. Read on to find out how.

A most precious gift you can give to your child

Undivided attention is the most tangible expression of love one can give to their kids. At the same time, it is also an excellent habit to pass on to get them prepared for a rewarding family life.

Do we have time for beauty?

Imagine that you are in a hurry getting to work in the middle of the morning rush-hour. Still sleepy after last night’s partying and a little nervous about your upcoming presentation to potential business clients you walk into the metro station with a cup of coffee in your hand and a cellphone at your ear.

Happiness – where does it come from ?

People have been debating the causes of happiness for thousands of years. Even though objective conditions of life in most developed countries have improved tremendously over the past few decades, we do not seem to have gotten any happier. No wonder the notion of happiness itself has become the focal point of an increasing number of research projects.

A Buddhist Zen Story

Once upon a time, two monks were traveling together. They encountered a young lady as they were about to cross a shallow river. It was obvious that the lady wanted to traverse the river but did not want to get wet…..

Creativity and mindfulness

„Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That’s because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesize new things.”

Mind-chatter – what can you do about it?

Endless stream of restless self-talk or inner dialogue. Is it ok to have a constant commentary in my head?