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By Laura Araujo
administrator
When was the last time you felt truly happy for another being? The Buddha taught that our happiness is tied directly to the happiness of others. This practice of mudita, therefore, helps teach us to experience the joy of others in a heartfelt way, regardless of their relationship to us and, in so doing, nurture the seeds of our own happiness.
By Laura Araujo
administrator
What’s your relationship with uncertainty?
For many of us, it can be very unsettling. But learning to deal with uncertainty can unleash tremendous power within us.
By Laura Araujo
administrator
Amid the fear, the guilt, the hate, and the uncertainty that has exploded this past week, I decided that a Tonglen meditation, which is a meditation to cultivate compassion, was appropriate.
By Laura Araujo
administrator
Hearing is something that we all do automatically, all day long. It’s the functional act of being stimulated by sound. Listening, on the other hand, is directing our full, thoughtful attention to that sound for the purpose of gaining understanding.
By Laura Araujo
administrator
In case your week did not go as planned and you weren’t able to “check off” all of your mindfulness boxes, I wanted to let you know that you are not alone. (Note: if you’re scratching your head wondering what I’m talking about, I’m referring to last week’s 7-day mindfulness challenge. If you missed it,
By Laura Araujo
administrator
Happy Sunday! I don’t know about you, but this whole #WFH thing has encouraged me to shift my routine. If you read my last note, you might remember that I advocate, now more than ever, for a quieter, more listening-driven existence. This Weekly Practice letter will be short & sweet. I’ve included below a FREE, streamable MAPS exercise that
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