Curious about the ideals and principles behind minimalism? Minimalists believe that the best way to achieve ultimate happiness is by living a simple life. They find joy and satisfaction in getting rid of unnecessary things to make room to receive more of what they think they truly deserve. But what does it really mean to … Read more
They say, “At the end of your life, you will regret the things you didn’t do rather than the things you did.” Let that sink in for a moment… For many of us, life boils down to what we do (or don’t do) tomorrow, in a week, or a month at best. Some live paycheck … Read more
It seems like it’s only doom and gloom these days when we watch the news or read a newspaper. It is foolish to think we can feel every single happy moment in our lives but is being in a state of happiness out of reach? Definitely not. Happiness is within our grasp, but it is … Read more
October brings the spooky holiday of Halloween, when ghosts and goblins, trick or treat, and pumpkins are carved. Monsters, ghouls and vampires sneak out of the shadows and scare us as we jump in our seats and scream at the screen. Thankfully, those diabolical creatures of terror live in the world of fiction, even as … Read more
What does it mean to be Zen? How do you get into a Zen state of mind? Zen has its roots in Mahayana Buddhism, a school that teaches Taoist philosophy and Chinese spiritual practice. It emphasizes the human’s capability to train self-control, awareness, and meditation. Strictly translated into plain English, it means “meditative state of … Read more