“You will not be punished for your anger. You will be punished by your anger”—Buddha (maybe…) Have you heard this quote before? It is usually attributed to the Buddha, although in actual fact it is a false translation. The quote was first found in 1996’s “Treasury Of Spiritual Wisdom” by Andy Zubko’s, in which he lists the following as a Buddha quote: “You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger….Let a man overcome anger by love.” Although this is not actually a Buddha quote, it does contain a lot of truth: The idea…

New scientific research shows that mindfulness can help us to overcome childhood emotional neglect and the effects of being brought up in a negative environment. Research reveals that growing up in a household where our emotions are invalidated or ignored is detrimental to our health. You might have suffered from emotional invalidation is your parents constantly said to you: Stop being such a baby Quit making such a big deal out of it Man up You shouldn’t feel that way Get over it I know what you’re going through I’m not discussing that with you You’re too sensitive Emotional validation…

When most people hear the words “college life,” they imagine never-ending parties, hangovers, and a constant lack of sleep. Even though many students indeed have such a lifestyle, it doesn’t mean that everyone should do the same. For many students, a college is a place where they can gain knowledge and explore this world. College also gives you an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to develop as a person.   When you go to college, you become more independent than ever, and you can use this independence to become healthier and to learn to deal with stressful situations,…

The first time I heard of mindfulness, a nurse friend of mine spoke about it in fluid conversation like I had any idea what was going on. After asking a few quick questions, the idea had formed in my mind that mindfulness is basically the act of meditating on the present moment. Thoughts will come, thoughts will go, some will return, some will make a lot of noise in your head and refuse to leave for extended periods, but eventually, with training, practicing mindfulness can help you to recognise, accept, and release your thoughts [1] without the need for lengthy…

Friday—The latest science reveals big benefits of meditation for cognitive decline and to reverse brain impairment. Cognitive impairment is something most of us experience as we age. It sometimes begins in mid-life around the age of 50, and most commonly over the age of 70, but for some can even begin in our 50s. If you are experiencing this impairment of brain function, you probably are already aware of it. The science include trouble remembering, struggling to learn new things, and difficulty making everyday decisions. The good news is that, while we are all likely to suffer from this common…