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Tag Archives: peace
Happiness: What it is and How to Find It
I came across this still proverbial Tibetan saying in my pre-meditation reading the other day that I wanted to share with you: “Seeking happiness outside is like waiting for sunshine in a cave facing north.” In short, our happiness must … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Reflections
Tagged Buddhism, contentment, counseling, David Michie, happiness, Hellen Keller, meditation, mindfulness, peace, psychology
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My first attempts at meditation
Recently I completed a 28-day online course in Zen meditation from a Buddhist source, not that I’m thinking of becoming a Buddhist, but because I’m drawn to its spirituality, virtually absent in current secular approaches such as the wildly popular … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Anxiety, Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, Mindfulness-based stress, peace, relaxation, restoration, Zen
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