“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything—anger, anxiety, or possessions—we cannot be free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Roughly one year ago, I was having the time of my life. Everything seemed to be going well. My stress levels were at an …
Tag: mindfulness
Swipe Right on Mindfulness: My Apprehensive Journey into Meditation
“You have to be where you are to get where you need to go.” ~Amy Poehler I sat there and listened, pretending to be interested. Did he really just say he meditates every morning? Don’t roll your eyes. At least he’s really attractive. You can just ignore the hippy meditation stuff. But c’mon. Meditate every …
The Key to Happiness: Compare Less, Be More
“Happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other people.” ~Unknown Stepping off the bus I was in shock. This tiny thing? With no doors in the doorways and no glass in the windows? This little place? With walls that looked like they were lone survivors of war? I would’ve been sure it was …
In Search of the Sacred: Escaping Facebook’s Sticky Web
“You leave the present moment every time you check your phone.” ~Deirdre Jayko Facebook was driving me to distraction! One late-winter evening, I prepped for a mood-saving hike in the snow. Magic happened on the trails in the moonlight. I decided to check Facebook for a friend’s answer to a message. Who knows what caught my …