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Benefits of smiling
Mindful Living

11 Science-Backed Benefits of Smiling [Infographic]

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward Did you know that smiling and laughter have the power to relieve anxiety, boost our mood, and help strengthen relationships? Many studies have shown that a smile is all we need to contribute to a happy and Read more…

By Corey Doane, 2 months2 months ago
Mindful Living

Find Greater Happiness in Your Retirement through Mindfulness

By Charles A. Francis “Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before.” Retirement is supposed to bring some of the happiest years of our lives. We no longer have to work every day, or deal with stressful demands from our job. We can just relax and Read more…

By Charles Francis, 5 months2 months ago
Optimism
Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

In Challenging Times, it Pays to Be Optimistic

“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” ~ Helen Keller The Global Biodiversity Assessment was published in 1992 as part of the United Nations Environment Program. At that time, 4,000 viruses had been Read more…

By Jeff Davidson, 7 months2 months ago
emotional awareness
Mindful Living Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

Raise Your Emotional Awareness for More Peace and Happiness

By Charles A. Francis “When a man is prey to his emotions, he is not his own master.” ~ Benedict de Spinoza Do you ever wish you could understand your emotions better? Most of us do. However, those who have good emotional awareness are few. Many of us live our Read more…

By Charles Francis, 1 year2 months ago
present moment
Mindful Living Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

How to Be Happy by Living in the Present Moment

By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh If you’ve read any books on meditation or spirituality, you’ve probably noticed that a common theme in most of them is the concept of living in the present moment. They usually describe the benefits Read more…

By Charles Francis, 1 year2 months ago
Mindful Living

How Meditation Can Help You Recover from a Brain Injury

Recovery from a brain injury is so much more than just physical. It involves dealing with flashes of your old life that seem to haunt you long after you’ve accepted the new. This is one reason why recovery must originate in the mind. Meditation isn’t a cure-all, but it can Read more…

By Robert Hamparyan, 2 years2 months ago
Mindfulness for Beginners Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

How to Find Freedom from Your Past with Mindfulness

By Charles A. Francis “No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.” ~ Buddha Many of us have painful memories that we would rather forget—a difficult childhood, painful relationship, or traumatic event. We usually find ways to avoid thinking about them, so we Read more…

By Charles Francis, 2 years2 months ago
Everyday spirituality
Mindful Living Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

6 Practical Tips for Everyday Spirituality

Spirituality does not have to be restricted to the confines of organized religion. Freed from the rules, restrictions, and impediments that organized religion may impose upon you, how and where might you be more spiritual in your life? If you smile at someone, they tend to smile back. If you Read more…

By Jeff Davidson, 2 years2 months ago
Mindful Living Mindfulness for Beginners

How to Make Mindfulness a Way of Life

By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve had people tell me that they’re not interested in becoming a guru: they just want to learn how to be happy. While this sentiment may sound humble, and noble, it is not practical. Read more…

By Charles Francis, 2 years2 months ago
Mindfulness for Beginners Mindfulness for Spiritual Seekers

Visualize Your Way to Success

Visualization, also called imaging, is a simple process that involves conjuring a mental image of something that conveys happiness, warmth, or peaceful feelings for you. For example, you might remember a meadow or farm from your childhood, a waterfall, a picnic site, a scene from a movie, a favorite cousin, Read more…

By Jeff Davidson, 2 years2 months ago

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