Mindfulness: The Power of Small Acts
Once, when I first started teaching mindfulness, a participant in my class, an engineer from India whom I’ll call Sandip, told me about...
Build a Meditation Practice by Starting Small
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. —Aristotle
Meditate to Cut Your Losses
Sometimes it’s tough to quit. We’ve all stayed too long in relationships, projects, jobs or investments that weren’t working out as we...
A New Way to Introduce Mindfulness at Work
Science has shown that, for individuals, the simple practice of bringing attention to the present moment can reduce stress and anxiety,...
How to Meditate in a Chair
For many people, one the greatest obstacles to meditation stems from the belief that a cross-legged lotus-like posture is the mandatory...
Vulnerability Builds Connection and Trust
As counterintuitive as it may seem, great leadership relies upon vulnerability. We usually think of vulnerability as a weakness, but...
We Meditate to Achieve Nothing
We want results, preferably quantifiable or visible results. If we study hard as a student, we anticipate good grades. If we exercise...
Pain Meds or Meditation?
What if meditation works merely as a placebo because, like a tainted jury, people have already heard about its benefits? This is the...
The Neuroscience of Rejection and Loss
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. —Chinese Proverb
What Makes a Great Leader?
When you think of what makes a leader outstanding, what are the qualities that come to mind? Inspiring, motivational, displays high...