JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) has been a thing for a few years now, but it hasn’t really begun to take off much until this year. As people begin to see how overrated FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is, and as the term itself becomes a bit of a silly and self-deprecating meme,...
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Mindful Money Habits for a Prosperous 2019
The fresh beginnings of a new year can help provide focus and clarity to our goals. Below we’ve collected a handful of ways to channel this energy into making mindful money habits. Make a checklist. We all know that having a plan can help keep us accountable, but...
The Eight Auspicious Symbols
Tibetan Buddhism is rich in ornate symbols and art. From deities to fishes, these designs are not only cultural but practical. They represent or bring to life many aspects of the Buddhist path and practice. A few recurring symbols you might notice at Namchak and in...
Why Meditation Makes You a Better Leader
A simple way to start this shift is meditation. Know Thyself Meditation allows us to train our minds in order to see our truest self. By taking the inner understandings gained from our time on the cushion we can apply them to everyday life. That way, we are able to...
Five Ways to Try Out Mindful Eating – and avoid the dreaded New Year’s diet
Does the way we eat matter as much as what we eat? During a time of year riddled with culinary temptation, consider examining the way you interact with the food that fuels you. Sharing this moment with your food: We all know that truly living in the moment has the...
How Self-Compassion Can Fuel Compassion Towards Others
One way to start developing a self-compassion practice is on the cushion. The next time you’re on the cushion, come to your breath and think about why you’re there. Start simply and don’t push yourself too fast. Slowly dig deep and explore all of the layers until you...
How to Truly Connect with People and Build Fulfilling Relationships
Here are three reasons why you may want to consider a Learning Circle as a way to strengthen your practice: 1. You may meditate with a stronger sense of purpose. Having others around who are on a similar journey helps instill a feeling that you and others are turning...
Maximize Your Gratitude
Gratitude. We hear about it all the time in social media and from our friends and colleagues. But with our minds so focused on checking off the next item on our to-do list, it’s hard to change our attitude from one of glass half-empty to a glass half-full. How can we...
Overthinking
Take a moment to imagine someone meditating. What do you see? Pure bliss? Serenity? Instagram photos of a fit individual seated in full lotus on the beach as the sun rises? Like so many things in our lives, we’re overthinking it. During meditation practice, we train...
Personal Leadership: Dealing with people you find challenging
Everyone deals with difficult people in their lives – teachers, colleagues, bosses…even friends and family. With so much practice, one would think dealing with the unpleasant encounters would become easier. Unfortunately, most of us struggle with anger, sadness and...
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