In this post we widened the definition of an itch to include not only physical itches, but also emotional and mental bothers as well.

How can an itch be beautiful? Diving into the feeling without judgment allows us to experience itches in a different way. Energy then actually becomes...

What are anchors? The dictionary defines an anchor as something that is the source of security or stability.

An anchor is a way to bring stillness into the everyday experience. It is a tool for stability, balance and more of what you want in your life.

An anchor can be anything that brings you...

When is it okay to think?

When something makes you angry, there are two healthy ways to deal with it. You can become still, or you can investigate the situation using your mind. So at what point should you use your mind or thoughts to work with a situation? You should use your mind when you are...

How can we "achieve" when stillness seems to oppose goals, the future, etc.?

Many people were interested in this question. That seems to be because we are much more interested in how the achieve things, rather than being interested in stillness. However, that misses the point. We need to learn...

This blog post is an exploration into what awareness, mindfulness and disconnected states of being are. It will also explore the causes for them to happen and how they affect our lives.

The desire to become aware is really the first fundamental shift (there may be more shifts later, but this is...

The first thing we feel when our mind is flooded with thoughts and emotions is stress. If you want to know how to stop your busy mind, start by understanding that the human brain has evolved over time into one of the most powerful forces of nature.

We are able to remember more information than...

The world is an illusion. We are all one, and yet our individuality drives us to experience the duality of this realm alone. There is no final destination or end game in this life; it's just a game - but you can choose your attitude while playing it.

Be present where you are, take responsibility...

We all have problems in our lives. But what happens when they are gone?  When you stop looking for answers to your life's questions, the only thing left is peace.

The ending of problems not only means freedom but also an opportunity for us to take control over our lives again so that we can...

How to meditate: Bring your attention back to your breath. Repeat as necessary.

Five minutes of meditation a day is all we need to get started down a very important road of growth.

Our mind is capable of opening our focus to be aware of many things at the same time.

There are real life...