Insights
Reflections, essays, and resources from the practice — on mindfulness, couples, men’s mental health, parenting, and the patterns that shape our lives.
Maintaining mental health amid the stresses of working full time can be challenging enough on its own. Throw a pandemic into the mix and suddenly managing one’s mental health can become a monumental undertaking. Fear and uncertainty seem to be everywhere; these can lead to anxiety and/or depression which in turn, can affect every aspect
Welcome! My name is Larry Borins and I’m here to help. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety or challenges in your relationship, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s face it – COVID-19 Sucks. 2020 hasn’t been for the faint of heart. This added layer of stress makes it all the worse. Whether you’re feeling isolated,
This might sound a little weird, but hear me out… I want you to just take a breath, and relax. We’re living in a weird time and things likely haven’t gone the way you thought they would in 2020. So go on, take a 3 minute breathing space. Maybe you or a loved one lost your
Pablo Neruda Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still for once on the face of the earth, let’s not speak in any language; let’s stop for a second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines; we would all be together
by Sebene Selassie This may sound weird, but meditation has taught me that you can have joy even when you have pain. In the beginning, most of us start meditating to eliminate our pain. I know I did. I wanted to get rid of my sadness and fear. But meditation doesn’t eliminate pain — it
*Beautiful message from Bill Gates* I’m a strong believer that there is a spiritual purpose behind everything that happens, whether that is what we perceive as being good or being bad. As I meditate upon this, I want to share with you what I feel the Corona/ Covid-19 virus is really doing to us: 1)
Yes, things are inconvenient Yes, things are chaotic Yes, the kids at home are a handful Yes, yes, yes But you know what else is a YES? Yes, to quiet Yes, to stillness Yes, to self-reflection and growth Yes, to being and connection Yes, to healthy eating and exercising Yes, to creativity Yes, to decluttering