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Being mindful about the transition to the post-COVID ‘new normal’
Around the world, restrictions related to COVID-19 are slowly being eased. For some of us, the lifting of restrictions seems too hasty. There’s the worry that …
A simple guide to loving kindness meditation
Loving kindness meditation (or Metta meditation) has been shown to foster empathy , increase happiness and even decrease chronic pain . It’s a straightforward …
Cleaning an old mirror: A visualization
You move into an old house. Maybe a place with grounds and outhouses, and plenty of tall, ancient trees. The kind of place you might expect to find old, …
The perks of a silent mind
"Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent". What Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein meant with the closing proposition of his Tractatus, is …
Expecting different results
Everyone knows that to do the same thing and expect different results is the definition of insanity. This is one of the many things that Einstein didn’t say …
5 steps to practice mindful living during the corona lockdown
The Coronavirus outbreak has been one of the biggest public health emergencies of our lifetimes. The world has nearly come to a standstill; dealing with the …
How to practice gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is a positive state of mind when we thankfully appreciate what we have. It is scientifically proven that …
How mindfulness & meditation can help you at work
For a lot of us, work can be one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety and negative feelings. Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, difficult colleagues, …
You don’t have to sit still to meditate. Try a walking meditation.
Sitting and following your breath isn’t the only way to meditate. A walking meditation can be a great way to check in with your mind and body, while getting …
The power of gratitude
What is gratitude and how can it help us? Gratitude, in the simplest form, is a thankful appreciation for what one has. It is a positive state of mind that …
Five of the best meditation & mindfulness books
For the book worms among you, here are some of our top picks for mindfulness and meditation books. Happy reading! The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation …
Medito Foundation launches app to free meditation from clutches of big business
Press release: Monday 20th April 2020 - Medito Foundation is launching the Medito app today with a vow to make meditation and mindfulness freely accessible. …