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3M for Happiness

November 2, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Praying Buddha

Happiness is a state of mind.  We are constantly in a quest for happiness, while it lies calmly within us.  Let’s talk about the 3M’s that pave way for ultimate happiness! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured, Good Life, Meditation, Mindfulness, Minimalism Tagged With: happiness, meditation, mindfulness, minimalism

A Primer to Mindfulness

July 26, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Primer Mindfulness

Mindfulness opens the door to everything great in life.  It can make you happy, productive and love everything that’s happening around you.  Do you know that you can start your mindfulness journey with just 3 steps?

Get out of Auto-Pilot

Do you drive to work everyday, with your mind full of plans for rest of the day?  Do you eat looking at the television or mobile device, not caring about what goes into your body?  Welcome to the Auto-Pilot world!

Get out of auto pilot.  Enjoy your drive or ride.  Feel the wind blowing on your face.  Enjoy the sun rays that are bathing you.  Be lost in every sweet scent that reaches your nose.  Be present in the situation, both physically and mentally.

Stop being Judgmental

Another aspect that takes the real joy out of everyday life is being judgmental to things happening around you.  Judging things using your filter handicaps you from truly experiencing the situation.

I don’t mean to say that you should never make judgments about such things.

Live the moment and keep your judgment for later.  That’s what mindfulness is all about.

Feel your breathe quite often

Breathing is the basis of our life.  But when was the last time you felt the breathe moving in and out of your body?  If not do it right now.  Do it often.  Do it when you must make decisions.  Do it when you are stressful.  Do it when you are experiencing something breathtaking.

Tomorrow is the start of another brand new week.  What are you waiting for? Try introducing a bit of mindfulness in your day to day life and feel the difference.

Photo credit: Flickr creative commons by Keonl Cabral

Filed Under: Good Life, Mindfulness Tagged With: autopilot, breathe, life, meditation, mindfulness, self development

How can you eat mindfully?

June 22, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Mindful eating

In the era of fast foods, eating has become a ritual.  We eat on the go, eat whenever possible and whatever we can.  Mindful eating is all about savoring your meal and enjoying the eating process.  Here are some easy ways to do it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Good Life, Mindfulness Tagged With: eating, food, health, life, mindful, mindful eating, mindfulness

Why and How to start with Mindful Meditation?

January 7, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

meditation

Meditation is an excellent way to workout our mind.  But often we complicate meditation by imposing strict rules and preconditions.  Mindful meditation brings about a healthy change and looks away from the traditional mindset. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Development Tagged With: meditation, mindfulness, self development, zen