We all want to be happy. But many of us think happiness is out of our reach, beyond our control. That if you want to be happy you have to work really hard for it. But that’s not true. Being happy doesn’t always take a lot of work. It can come from simply being in the…

Your crown chakra is important when it comes to depression. If your crown chakra is out of balance, depression is one of the side effects. The crown chakra The crown chakra connects you to higher levels of consciousness. It helps you to go beyond your busy mind and be one with the divine energy. Physically,…

Mindfulness brings awareness to what you are doing. With that clarity comes the possibility of choice. You can learn to intercept unhelpful, unwanted habits and cultivate positive ones. As you learn to do that with meditation, you can translate it to any activity, whether it’s playing sports, writing computer code, or listening to your child…

Defining Mindfulness What exactly is mindfulness? The simplest definition is “clear awareness.” It’s the ability to be present, consciously knowing what’s happening in your experience, moment by moment. You can apply that attention to your mind, body, or environment. Mindfulness is a state of mind and a quality that you can develop through practice. Although…

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