The Buddha constantly encouraged his followers to question and investigate rather than accept submissive and in blind faith.

(more…)

Mindfulness takes place without reference to self. With mindfulness one sees all phenomena without references to concepts like “me,” “my,” or “mine.” For example, suppose there is pain in your left leg. Ordinary consciousness would say, “I have a pain.” Using mindfulness, one would simply note the sensation as a sensation.

(more…)

Mindfulness does not take sides. It does not get hung up in what is perceived. It just perceives. Mindfulness does not get infatuated with the good mental states. It does not try to sidestep the bad mental states.

(more…)

When mindfulness is prolonged by using proper techniques, you find that this experience is profound, and it changes your entire view of the universe. This state of perception has to be learned, however, it takes regular practice.

(more…)

Create the beauty inside you by thinking positive thoughts and feeling goodwill for everyone. I do keep harping on positivity but then that is the only way I can bring about a difference in the lives I touch; what else is there in life if not making a difference?

(more…)

A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness. – John Keats… And I would venture farther and say if the beauty comes from within then it truly will not ever fade.

(more…)

The young always have the same problem – how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp

(more…)

Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years. ~ Author Unknown

(more…)

Teens will come up with a lot of excuses for not exercising so here I am giving Ten Arguments for Exercising:
(more…)

Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-o to a tree! Yes most teenagers are bundles of energy and sometimes tend to overdo things in terms of exercise or dieting.
So here are some tips which tell you what is not to be done.
(more…)