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Susan Lee Smalley and Gene Changes through Meditation

ResearchSusan Lee Smalley and Gene Changes through Meditation

Dr. Susan Lee Smalley has argued that it's possible to achieve gene changes through meditation. In fact, she isn't the…

Change Your Thoughts by Changing What You Do

Healthy HabitsChange Your Thoughts by Changing What You Do

Do your thoughts define your behavior? Or do your daily activities define your thoughts? Actually, both statements are true, as…

The Effects of Conscious Breathing on Your Brain

BrainThe Effects of Conscious Breathing on Your Brain

Breathing is a natural process in every living thing. Some people breathe through their noses, others breathe through their mouths,…

The Raisin Exercise and How it Can Help You Relax

Personal DevelopmentThe Raisin Exercise and How it Can Help You Relax

Although there's a lot of talk about the benefits of meditation these days, you may think it's too complex or…

The Ten Spiritual Realms of Zen Buddhism

Philosophy and PsychologyThe Ten Spiritual Realms of Zen Buddhism

According to Buddhist cosmology, there are ten spiritual realms that become ten different states of mind. These states subject the…

Meditating Helps You to Become More Productive

Healthy HabitsMeditating Helps You to Become More Productive

You’ve certainly heard or read at one point that meditation provides many health benefits, both physical and emotional. However, you…

Heart Sutra, the Buddhist Text Filled with Wisdom

Philosophy and PsychologyHeart Sutra, the Buddhist Text Filled with Wisdom

The Heart Sutra is a wildly popular text from the Buddhist school of thought. It's been studied and researched more…

5 Virtues of Calm Minds

Emotions5 Virtues of Calm Minds

Calm minds are not only focused but disciplined. Without a doubt, the age we're living in is always pushing us to multitask and get things done imm...

How Do People with Depression See Themselves?

TheoriesHow Do People with Depression See Themselves?

We're all fighting our own battles. Work, family, relationships... Every day is a new challenge in so many different ways.…

Mindfulness Strategies and Techniques

Healthy HabitsMindfulness Strategies and Techniques

Mindfulness is the English translation of the Pali word "sati", which basically means something along the lines of "consciousness, attention,&helli...

Melatonin and Meditation: What's the Link?

Healthy HabitsMelatonin and Meditation: What's the Link?

There are many scientifically proven effects of meditation. Some of the most interesting are the ones that involve your body…

Alone Time: A Fundamental Human Need

Healthy HabitsAlone Time: A Fundamental Human Need

Although alone time is a fundamental human need, most people greatly value social relationships. While these contribute to well-being, the…

Body, Mind, and Meditation: What's Their Relationship?

HormonesBody, Mind, and Meditation: What's Their Relationship?

There's a lot of literature on meditation and its benefits. Although meditation was once a novelty brought from the East,…

The Zen Key to Doing What You Want

ExperimentsThe Zen Key to Doing What You Want

In the Western world, people believe that doing what they want will result in suffering or ruin. They even believe…

Two Exercises to Develop Emotional Intelligence

EmotionsTwo Exercises to Develop Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence consists of being aware of your emotions and how they affect yourself and others. Thus, it begins with…

The Five Benefits of Lu Jong

CultureThe Five Benefits of Lu Jong

Lu Jong comes from the words Lu "body" and Jong "training" or "formation" in the Tibetan language. Therefore, it's the practice of caring for your ...

Five Types of Meditation and their Benefits

CultureFive Types of Meditation and their Benefits

People can meditate in different ways, as there are many different types of meditation. Meditating is like praying or reflecting.…

Five Ways to Improve Your Mental Focus

Basic Psychological ProcessesFive Ways to Improve Your Mental Focus

Concentration and mental focus minimize distractions and improve performance. With a little practice and insight, you can improve these abilities.&...

Decision-Making with Mindfulness

WellnessDecision-Making with Mindfulness

Recent mindfulness research found that this practice can positively impact decision-making Why? Because mindfulness allows you to focus your attent...

The Key to Finding Inspiration Anywhere

WellnessThe Key to Finding Inspiration Anywhere

Inspiration is a state that involves cognitive, emotional and commitment aspects. Finding inspiration is important because it produces a powerful f...

Five Advantages of Going on a Meditation Retreat

CultureFive Advantages of Going on a Meditation Retreat

How much time do you dedicate exclusively to yourself? Most people would answer that they don't dedicate any time to…