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FOCUS – MEDITATION
& MINDFULNESS MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
6 What mindfulness really is by Dr Richard Chambers Mindfulness is everywhere these days! But what is it really? Helpful tips on how to practise effectively.
10 De-mystifying meditation
by Lauren J. Wilson. If you find the idea of meditation daunting, you're not alone. Here are five easy ways to find a fulfilling meditation practice that's right for you.
14 Meditate or medicate
by Glenda Lamaro Meditation has been scientifically proven effective in reducing stress – a major health issue – and has other important benefits.
22 Creating financial magic
by Deanne Carter Getting mindful with your money can bring about powerful changes to your whole quality of life. Here are ten simple, practical steps to help you thrive financially.
31 Mindful technology
by Elise Bialylew Are you addicted to social media? Here's a diagnostic checklist, and 4 tips to help break the habit and get your life back into balance.
34 The meditating scientist
by Judith Lissing Scientifically trained, and understanding the proven health benefits of meditation, Judith is also empowered through wearing two hats at the one time.
39 Beyond mindfulness into oneness
by Paul Bedson The power of mindfulness can dissolve our illusion of separation altogether.
40 Meditation in schools
by Gemma Di Bari Imagine if we'd all been taught to meditate in our formative years. Gemma advocates for the many benefits of meditation as a core component of the school curriculum.
66 Embrace the power of gratitude
by Dr. Narjes Gorjizadeh You can train your brain to be more positive and happier, and gratitude is one of the most effective ways to do that.
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70 Working with challenging emotions, on and off the cushion.
by Christopher Luard Here are some powerful and healthy ways to feel and process emotions effectively.
80 Mindfulness tips for mums by Karen Holmes Mindfulness can help mums tune in, get off auto pilot, and be more gentle with themselves.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT
84 Lightening up – a very different kind of spiritual retreat.
by Joyce Vissell Spiritual retreats don't have to be all about meditation, quiet and withdrawal from the everyday. Joyce discovers the sacred joy of tidying up.
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
89 Keeping your cool when the sh*t hits the fan
by Boris von Rechenberg We all face difficulty and loss. How we cope with it comes down to our attitude to the situation more than the situation itself. Here’s how meditation saved my life, even when all seemed lost.
HEALTH & NUTRITION NUTRITION 16 Karma of superfoods
by Casey Conroy Did you know that many so-called ‘superfoods’ carry a heavy environmental and social footprint?
SLEEP
50 How much sleep do you need? by Jost Sauer Jost discusses the importance of sleep and having a morning practice from a TCM viewpoint.
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