Month: July 2023

  • Mind at Sea

    In the teachings of mindfulness meditations, the mind (or more precisely, the awareness) is often described as a vast, calm sea. Sometimes teachers will also use a metaphor or a lake or a sky. In meditation, as we focus on our breath, sensations in the body or other experiences happening in the present, we can…

  • The Monster Inside

    Being a fan of a fantasy genre, in the tv series (based on a book series) “His Dark Materials”, I have very much enjoyed the concept of daemons connected to their human counterparts in a form of an animal companion. In that alternative universe, part of the human soul is simply separated into a physical…

  • The power of re-committing

    I am happy to be back to my usual routines after a very long summer break. It was a very joyful and relaxing time for me. I spent much time in nature, having long walks, sailing, and just resting and reading books. A perfect holiday for me 😎 However, this unstructured free time does not…