When we are suffering, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. In contrast, reaching out to help others boosts a sense of connection and helps our mental and physical health.
Tag: Compassion
Love and Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, as well as celebrating romantic love, we can remember love of a more compassionate and universal kind.
Other people’s minds
Others are just like us. They want to be happy, just as we do.
Anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression each have their own dominant philosophy. When we are anxious, we suffer the extreme that everything matters; when we are depressed, we suffer the extreme that nothing matters.
Self or other
As a personal motivation, research suggests that thinking of others seems to be the most healthy attitude. However, self-care, and keeping our critical wits about us, are also essential, to make sure we don’t get taken advantage of.
5 mindfulness lessons from the Queen’s funeral
A funeral is a reminder of many of the aspects of mindful ritual.
Remindful UK 