Releasing Fear and Reducing the Stress of Our Emotional Reactivity
Releasing fear – and reducing the stress of our emotional reactivity; this is possible for each of us. Here are some techniques that have worked for me.
What Can Help Me Meditate?
The answer to the question, “What can help me meditate?” depends on the issue you are trying to work through. There are as many problems and obstacles as there people who practice, but there is a “root” problem that gives rise to your special issue or challenge.
How to Use Ho’oponopono to Heal your Body
Learn how you can use Ho’oponopono to heal your body of discomfort, illness, pain or other feelings arising within you at any time, in any place.
Children and the New Generations
Children today are as cognizant about global climate change as my generation were about the danger of a nuclear war and fall-out. I believe that we need to give our children a different kind of educational foundation, one that equips them to think in terms of solving problems, large and small.
How Can I Nurture Myself?
Self-nurturing often gets forgotten as we attempt to fulfill everyone else’s needs. Try this simple self nurturing technique today.
How Do I Stop Anxiety in my Head?
How do I stop the anxiety in my head? A great place to begin is with the practice of Mindfulness Meditation and guided imagery.
Does God Meditate?
Does God meditate? When I first heard the question, I thought, “What would I have to say to that?” As I contemplated the question, I found my thoughts focusing on meditation as a creative process.
What is True Happiness?
What is True Happiness? Learn more about what true happiness is and how to maintain a state of happiness in your own life.
Simple Ways to Practice Self Care
Self-care is an aspect of daily life that is often forgotten, and perhaps neglected. Do you find yourself putting your own needs last? Here is a list of 10 simple self care practices to try.
From Addiction to Finding My Life’s Purpose - Step 11.1
My name is Jeff Ramsey and I’d like to share my addiction recovery story with you. It is a story about an unexpected detour in my life and what I learned along the way. This may be especially interesting for you if you suffer from any addictive disorder.
Generosity - Become a Force for Good in the World
Generosity is an action that springs from our Basic Goodness. When we are in touch with our essential nature, we know that we are “Good”, and it is that good which we share with others in acts of generosity
Generosity and the Perfection of Giving
Generosity in Buddhism is the first of the “Six Perfections”. In this brief article I discuss Generosity and how we can apply it as a practice for both insight and mindfulness. As we will see, generosity is a state of being, a state of being generous in our body, speech and mind.
Meaning of Christmas
The Meaning of Christmas can easily be lost when we become caught up in the hustle and bustle of activity. As we approach the holidays it is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect upon the true Meaning of Christmas, and to reconnect with its essence. The celebration of life and love within ourselves and with each other.
Practicing Gratitude in the Little Things
Four simple ways to express gratitude and bring more joy into your life.
Support Our Efforts to Offer Free Meditations
We are very grateful for our dedicated meditation facilitators who happily volunteer their time to the vision and mission of IBN, but now we are asking for your support.
How to Practice Gratitude Daily
Establishing a Daily Gratitude Practice offers us an opportunity to train our brain to be happier and to live our lives with a greater sense of joy and ease.
3 AM Brain Dump
Recently, I started recording my inspirations and thoughts at 3 AM during my awakenings, what I like to call, “My brain dump.” I started thinking about all the things I am grateful for…
Morning Gratitude Affirmations
Affirmations are a powerful yet simple way to cultivate more gratitude in our lives. In this article we explore the powerful practice of morning gratitude affirmations.
The Benefits of Gratitude
Gratitude has many benefits for both your physical and mental health. Learn how we benefit from gratitude, plus discover what can keep us from feeling gratitude.