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Going Slowly

Posted by Smita Kishore on

Going slowly allows us to become more conscious, mindful and aware of our state of being, and therefore our state of doing. It allows us to process and respond, rather than to react. When we go slowly, we’re able to see things more clearly and fully experience life...
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Upekkha

Posted by Smita Kishore on

Upekkha is a Pali word that means to be equanimous, to have no craving or aversion knowing that all things will eventually pass, no matter how pleasant or unpleasant. Growing up, I always heard about equanimity, about having no desires or strong emotions, but not once did anyone show me how—yes, we all know that we shouldn't get angry or become annoyed, but how?! Vipassana showed me how...
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Love-Centered Living

Posted by Smita Kishore on

We are taught from a young age to process the world as we “see” it, as we perceive it to be, and therefore experience it to be. We are taught to process events as they happen in relation to us. But what if this is all wrong? What if this is not how we’re meant to process life at all? What if in any given situation the only thing we ever have to do is ask ourselves one simple question: “What would Love do?”
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7 Tips to Help You Meditate

Posted by Smita Kishore on

I began meditating when I was 15 years old so you think by now I’d be a pro at it?! Well, that’s not really how it works. Exercising our minds is like exercising our bodies: the more we do it the easier it gets, but if we miss a few days here and there, it’s like starting back at square one. The key to any meditation practice is... 
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6 Ways to Stop Judging Yourself

Posted by Smita Kishore on

Everything we see is a reflection of our inner world. When we find ourselves judging or criticizing others, it’s often a sign that we don’t like those behaviors in ourselves; it's a positive indicator that we are subconsciously judging ourselves. Just as we can't truly love someone until we learn to love ourselves, we also can't release our judgment of others until we're able to stop judging ourselves. Here are 6 ways to stop judging yourself today!

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