Tag Archives: mindfulness

Principles of Mindfulness

Photo of print, "Meditation in a Cave" by Ren Yu, c. 19thC

My life was changed when I learned mindfulness. Why? Consider this quote by Thich Nhat Hanh: “Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves. Consider, for example: a magician who cuts his body into many parts and places each part in a different region—hands in the south, arms in the east, legs […]

Celebrate your wins

Photo of Smiling figure (Sonriente) sculpture by a South central Veracruz artist(s), c. 600-1000CE

Most people underestimate the impact of neurotransmitters on their mental health. This is particularly true if you have a condition that causes a deficiency or irregularity of a neurotransmitter. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in feelings of pleasure and joy, and when you don’t have enough of it (as in ADHD), you probably […]