The Buddha taught that there are three principal characteristics of human existence: impermanence, egolessness and suffering (or dissatisfaction). The lives of all beings are marked by these 3 qualities. Recognising these qualities to be real and true in our own experience helps us to relax with things as they are. I feel gratitude to the […]
The first step on your journey to facing fear is changing your mindset. When it comes to learning new things, says psychologist Professor Carol Dweck, you either have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. A fixed mindset promotes results-driven thinking. With a fixed mindset, you focus on the outcome of a task, not it’s process. If you attempt […]
Choosing to be attentive to others takes the sting out of frustrating everyday experiences. Imagine you’re sitting in your car at an intersection. You’re late for work and the traffic is hell today. Then, just as the light turns green, another car suddenly dashes in front of you and cuts you off. How do you […]
