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By Leo Babauta I have a friend who doesn’t realize how much he dislikes so many things — much of his life is spent avoiding things he doesn’t like, or trying to rush through things like exercise, or annoyed by people who do things he doesn’t like. We all have aversions to things, more than […]
By Leo Babauta Whether you’re in the U.S. or not, the results of yesterday’s election can bring up some strong feelings — maybe outrage or depression, maybe elation and shock, maybe contempt for others. In this crazy emotional time, I urge you to try a compassion practice. Perhaps, like some people I know, you are […]
By Leo Babauta The more I talk to people about their struggles, the more I realize that we all have some sense of dissatisfaction with ourselves. I have it, and I’d be willing to be everyone reading this does too. Consider some of the ways we’re dissatisfied with ourselves: We constantly have a feeling that […]
By Leo Babauta As I write this, I’m sitting in cloud-filled rainforest at a retreat in Ecuador, surrounded by the calls of thousands of tropical birds and creatures, dense lush greenery, and some of the most open-hearted human beings I’ve ever met. Before I came here, I had some anxiety about meeting everyone, worried what […]
By Leo Babauta Lately I’ve been using the image of an empty cup to find a more peaceful state of mind. One of the most peaceful, meditative states is when you’re just open to noticing what’s around you and happening in the present moment. You’re just receiving the world around you (yourself included), soaking in […]
By Leo Babauta Lately I’ve been using the image of an empty cup to find a more peaceful state of mind. One of the most peaceful, meditative states is when you’re just open to noticing what’s around you and happening in the present moment. You’re just receiving the world around you (yourself included), soaking in […]
By Leo Babauta You might be surprised how often we’re resisting life. If you assess your body right now, I bet you can find some kind of tension or tightness. For me, it’s often in my chest, but sometimes it’s in my jaw, face, neck or shoulders. Where does this tightness come from? We’re struggling […]
By Leo Babauta When I’m feeling down, I make a list of what’s contributing to the down-ness: Didn’t get enough sleep Overwhelmed by too much to do Not exercising or eating well Got in an argument with someone Feeling uncertainty about something So there might be five different factors contributing to a funk. That’s a […]
By Leo Babauta When I’m feeling down, I make a list of what’s contributing to the down-ness: Didn’t get enough sleep Overwhelmed by too much to do Not exercising or eating well Got in an argument with someone Feeling uncertainty about something So there might be five different factors contributing to a funk. That’s a […]
By Leo Babauta I’m excited to announce the latest “short read” ebook that I’ve written: Ultralight: The Zen Habits Guide to Traveling Light & Living Light. Traveling light has become one of the joys of my life, shedding the extra weight in return for freedom, lightness, and energy. This book contains my recommendations and methods […]