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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 watch…

Success and Happiness

Success and Happiness

What is the realtionship between these two and which way round should you have them. Just pause and have a think about it.

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

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MX3TJpxS8iB0M4VAKAKqg?si=AqnsLLA9SweAtsjUe8ZHLA   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…

Wish I Was Here Meditation

Wish I Was Here Meditation

  Over the past few months I have been creating a new meditation practice which I have found to be effective in helping me be more in the present moment. I want to take some time to share this meditation with you and soon there will be a recording to follow.  I…

Meditation: The Antidote to the Virus of Fear

Meditation: The Antidote to the Virus of Fear

This week another of our wonderful SkillfulMIND Leaders has taken the time to write a short piece for us on how Meditation is the antidote to the virus of fear. Patrizia Pisano is from the London in the United Kingdom and has been continuing to run classes throughout…

Thinking Mind vs Awareness

Thinking Mind vs Awareness

  Today, I want to elaborate on a concept which empowers us to meditate at a much deeper level, and can be especially valuable for beginner meditators.  This is something which is covered in the SkillfulMIND program, but I want to share this valuable lesson with…