Surprising things happened when I remained silent for over a year, four years ago. According to a buddy, the parts of you that require healing […]
Author: Amelia
Thinking too much Find peace in the present moment.
When I initially began to practice Zen (or present), I imagined I could lose all awareness of my surroundings. I made my bed without thinking. […]
Painful thoughts fade in silence find peace within.
Painful thoughts used to arise when I was told to sit still and be quiet as a child. I was young and full of energy, […]
Silence reveals clarity get quiet and you’ll know what to do.
I realized how uncommon genuine silence has become while I was with my mother at the Scandinave, a Scandinavian-style bath facility, last week. When I […]
Sitting in Silence 20 Powerful Ways It Can Transform Your Life
Sitting in silence for one out of every four weeks became a way of life during the more than two years I spent at a […]
Thoughts Shape Your Joy Don’t Let Them Drag You Down
Thoughts of the county fair still make me smile—my partner and I went a few weeks ago, and I absolutely adore fairs. Forget for a […]
Head cluttered? Learn how to stop overthinking and find calm.
Head always buzzing—I used to see it as a burden, and for much of my life, it truly was. I can never remember a moment […]
Overthinking less, living more 10 tips to help you begin today.
However, how frequently do we reflect on our own thinking? When do we pause to consider the reasons behind our overthinking, its potential benefits, and […]
Mindfulness Techniques to Beat Panic Attacks 3 Simple Steps
Mindfulness Techniques helped me cope after a hit-and-run accident turned my life upside down in high school. The tragedy took the life of my boyfriend’s […]
Embracing Pain with mindfulness can open the door to joy.
Embracing pain through mindfulness helps us see our experiences fully—both joy and sorrow—though some moments are harder to face than others. Being in physical or […]