Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of a Loved One
October 9, 2025
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“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being!” — Hafiz “You are so
The GRACE Formula: 5 Practices for Living a Happier, More Resilient Life
October 1, 2025
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We often speak of grace. Sometimes it is an answer, and sometimes it is a question. Grace feels mysterious, as if it comes from a
Cultivating Compassion: A Meditation on the Antidote to Hate
August 26, 2025
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https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Meditation-to-Cultivate-Compassion-1.mp4 🧘♀️ Guided Compassion Meditation: Just Like Me Long before the science of happiness became a field of study, the ancient contemplatives were already paying
Why Life Feels Counterintuitive — And How Mindfulness Makes Sense of It
August 5, 2025
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Dear Friend, Isn’t it strange how often we do the opposite of what really helps? We feel overwhelmed, so we scroll our phones for relief…
A Gentle Practice for Troubled Times: Engaging with the News Without Being Consumed
July 17, 2025
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I hear it from so many people I love and respect: “I don’t follow the news anymore—it’s just too disturbing.” And I get it. Completely.
A Sacred Meal: The Wisdom of Mindful Eating
June 5, 2025
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Dear friend, The sign over the nondescript door on Via Aurelio in Rome, Italy, simply said Ristorante Pietro. Walking in at just past 6:00, we
How Can I Better Cope with Life’s Ups and Downs?
May 1, 2025
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Lately, I’ve been sitting with a very real and painful truth—the kind that makes the phrase “life’s ups and downs” feel a little too tidy.
How Mindfulness Helps Us Heal: The Case for Trauma-Informed Practice
April 24, 2025
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Mindfulness is often described as paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment. It sounds simple—and in many ways, it is. But when you’re carrying the weight of trauma, turning your attention inward isn’t always peaceful. In fact, it can sometimes feel overwhelming, disorienting, or even unsafe.
Gatha Meditation: Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Moments
April 16, 2025
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Gatha meditation is a beautiful practice that involves reciting short verses or poems to bring mindfulness and presence to everyday activities. These verses help us stay grounded, cultivate gratitude, and connect with the present moment.
Here are some instructions for practicing Gatha meditation
The Meditation Way of Working with Emotions: Unlocking Emotional Awareness
February 4, 2025
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Meditation as a Tool for Emotional Awareness Meditation provides a structured way to explore and deconstruct emotions into their component parts. By practicing emotional awareness,