Grateful
Katie S. This meditation has made me feel grateful for everything. I am grateful for my life and for every breath I take. I am grateful for my health, for the ability to laugh, and for feeling happy all the time. I am grateful for having a True Mind, which has brought me closer to […]
My Mind Was Like a Trash Can
Ritesh A. I was born in New Delhi, India, into a devout Hindu family. My father was very conservative and strict, and he often made me angry, but I learned to hide my feelings from a young age. At 21, I moved to the United States, and adjusting to life here was hard due to […]
Dark Clouds
Shannon K. At first, I found it easy to clear away the immediate thoughts that came to my mind. These thoughts bothered me, but they were just surface-level. As time passed, I struggled more with getting rid of the heavier “clouds” in my mind, like depression, feelings of inferiority, guilt, social anxiety, and even suicidal […]
Do You Believe in God? Why or Why Not?
Elizabeth C. God, Buddha, Allah, Heaven, Nirvana, Paradise – these are all different names for the idea that the divine is within us. People live according to the thoughts and beliefs they carry inside them. With their eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and body, they perceive the world and store images of everything that happens to […]
When You Find Your True Self – Reflections on Disney’s Mulan
Jessica N. When I first watched Disney’s animated film Mulan in 1998, I loved it so much that I watched it more than 10 times! Many of us know the theme song performed by Christina Aguilera, “Reflection,” from the original soundtrack. The lyrics of this song reveal the main message of the movie in just […]
If You Could See From Outside the Snow Globe, You Would Know You’re Inside the Snow Globe
Claire L. We all face challenges when it comes to making the right decisions for our lives. Some decisions are harder than others. Some have a big impact, while others don’t change much at all. I won’t pretend that I’ve always known what to do or say in every situation, and I’m sure that everyone […]
Finding the Reason and Purpose of Life for the First Time
Steven F. I grew up in an unhappy family. As a child, I often came home from school to find my parents arguing. Because of this unhealthy environment, I never thought of our house as a home—just a place where two people who disliked each other would fight. Over time, my parents became more distant. […]
Don’t Just Sleep Better, Transform Your Life
By Lucy L. Running a small business is tough. There are so many things to worry about, and sleep is often the first thing that gets sacrificed when you’re trying to manage it all. I didn’t think about how important sleep was until my relationships started to suffer, and I even began falling asleep during […]
2 Secrets to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
By Donna S. I hope this article helps anyone who is struggling to sleep. Here are my two secrets to getting a good night’s sleep. 1. Stay Active Throughout the Day Here’s what my typical day looks like: Have breakfast with my two boys, aged 13 and 14, before they head off to school. Do […]
Guided Meditation for Deep Sleep
By Shawn E. Many people struggle with sleep, sometimes for years. They try different methods to get better sleep, like drinking warm milk, turning off lights, avoiding screens, listening to music, or following a consistent routine. Why Music and Other Methods Only Help a Little These techniques can help a bit, but they don’t fix the […]