In meditation (and in life) the mother of concentration is interest; not willpower or effort.

Take care not to let the stuff in your head become more real and meaningful than reality.

To meditate, or to scroll, that is the question.

Each time you try to avoid feeling something you are making an attempt not to be human. That hasn't worked for me, and I doubt it will work for you.

The secret is that there is no secret. The longer you believe there is a secret, the longer you look for it, the longer you plan, the longer you think about it, the longer you wait until you're "ready," the longer you will do nothing and the longer you will get nowhere.

Your most difficult feelings are the ones that want and require your most tender care, concern and attention.

Chuck Norris doesn't find inner peace in meditation. Inner peace finds him.

Every single day I meet someone who tells me: "I can't meditate, because my mind wanders." Well, here's the truth. That happens to everyone, including skilled meditators. You can't stop mind wandering. But you can learn to feel profoundly relaxed, even as your mind wanders.

Did you know? There are styles of meditation in which you are encouraged to think freely. Surprisingly, many people find such techniques an effective way to quieten the mind.

Swap certainty for curiosity 🤔 Ditch cynicism for openness 🥰 Choose conversation 🗪 — Daniel Pink.

To free yourself from the grip of stress and anxiety simply let go of the tension in your body. To do this, focus on the tension with a gentle curiosity, and slowly breathe out. There’s no need to suppress or interrogate the emotion. Just release your grip and let yourself be.

Emotions are not your enemies and they don’t arise to make you suffer. Think of them as friends who offer you advice. But know that you can always act in alignment with your own values.

When you feel stressed, your brain urges you run. Today, that's usually away from the present moment and towards social media or distractions. What would happen if you stayed put, moving deeper into the present moment?

Listening is not waiting for your turn to talk.

The conventional view is that some emotions—like happiness—are good, while others—like fear and anger—are bad. While some emotions are certainly more pleasurable than others, it’s counterproductive to think of them as being either good or bad. Feelings just are. — Susan David

5 Tips For Better Sleep 1. Get up/go to bed at about the same time (every day) 2. Give yourself an hour to wind down before bed. 3. Keep it cool. Optimal temp: 18°C / 67°F 4. Dim the lights in the hour before bed. 5. Each morning, exercise outdoors (in natural light).

If you're breathing, there's more right with you than wrong with you. — Jon Kabat-Zinn.

The cliché says a picture is worth a thousand words. This one could certainly save me thousands of words.

Here's some good news: If you feel anxious, that means that right now you are safe, because anxiety is always about something that is yet to happen.

Emotions come and go (just like hunger does) and the advice "this too shall pass" offers some relief. However, if you're hungry, you might want to eat. And if you're feeling some emotion, you might want to figure out what appropriate action or behaviour is necessary.