What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is about self-worth. When people are said to have high self-esteem, they believe they have worth as a human being. In contrast, people with low self-esteem believe that they are not worth much. How can we objectively evaluate the worth of...
The presence of sounds, sights, smells, tastes, and sensations on our skin can become an escape or refuge from everyday life. In meditation practice, we use noting—a simple label or word that we repeat—to help us stay connected to our present moment sensory experience. When...
Mindfulness is defined as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present moment, observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad. To live mindfully is...
Anxiety is our body’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m experiencing too much stress all at once.” This happens to the best of us. But when that feeling of being “always on alert” becomes background noise that doesn’t go away, that’s when it’s time to seek...