Pessimism is the habit of looking on the negative side of things. When witnessing events, a pessimist will tend to notice the potential for loss
Category: Mindfulness practices
The meanings of suffering
Whilst I wouldn’t wish suffering on anyone, I often reflect on what my own suffering brings to me. PHYSICAL AWARENESS Firstly, when I suffer, I become
Where do emotions come from, and where do they go?
There is a wide range of experiences that we commonly call emotions. They include happiness, sadness, joy, despair, gratitude, and anger. We can extend the
Mindfulness: the art of detached awareness
Do not seek fame. Do not make plans. Do not be absorbed by activities. Do not think that you know. Be aware of all that
Tracing the source of your suffering
An interesting part of Buddhist philosophy is the idea that, through a chain of cause and consequence, our suffering is the result of past actions,
Mental health: managing your reaction to events
When difficulties happen, we are immediately given a dilemma: Do I respond by getting annoyed, blaming other people, and trying to change them? Do I respond by
