Patterns of Negative Emotion

Patterns of Negative Emotion

  One of the primary goals of meditation is to help us get rid of negative emotions. In order to do this effectively, the first step is to properly understand negative emotions. We need to look into where they come from, why they stay with us and how we can use...
What is suffering?

What is suffering?

  Recently I have spoken about what happiness is, and this week I want to talk about the other side – suffering. This subject touches on one of the lessons in our Leaders Program and here I can give you a little taste of it!  Click the video link above to...
Success and Happiness

Success and Happiness

    Happiness and success are both important, but should we ever put our success above our state of mind? Some people work so hard to make successful careers because they believe that it will bring them happiness one day in the future. And yet, often, these...
Have you ever contemplated “what is the meaning of life?”

Have you ever contemplated “what is the meaning of life?”

  Have you ever contemplated “what is the meaning of life?” It goes through all of our heads at one time or another. And if there is a meaning of life, it must be simple, because there is beauty in simplicity. We have all spent time contemplating the big...
Exploring how mindfulness practices support healing

Exploring how mindfulness practices support healing

  This week Peter was invited to have a conversation with Heal Thy Skin Podcast and we wanted to share it with you. In the podcast, Peter speaks with Marni about how increased stress can impair healing, while managing stress and lowering cortisol has been found...