Mindfulness: Staying Connected in a World Full of Distractions

Mindfulness: Staying Connected in a World Full of Distractions When every action on social media results in a series of pings from our phones, it’s easy to forget about the world surrounding us. Without meaning to, it’s easy to slip into a pattern where the details of everyday life are washed away.  Mindfulness is aContinue reading “Mindfulness: Staying Connected in a World Full of Distractions”

Jiu-Jitsu: Calming the Body to Calm the Mind

We’ve all been there. It’s late at night, and you’re still struggling to calm your mind enough to get some sleep. As you watch the clock tick away, you find yourself wondering what you could be doing to help the process along. Ties between mind and body are no secret and have been studied forContinue reading “Jiu-Jitsu: Calming the Body to Calm the Mind”

Buddhism is Science of the Mind; Never intended to be a Religion

People are very familiar with stress right now due to how difficult things are in modern pandemic times. Many people are trying to cope with stress by using meditation practices. Buddhists have been doing this for thousands of years, but some people think of it as a religious practice. This couldn’t be further from theContinue reading “Buddhism is Science of the Mind; Never intended to be a Religion”