by Ben Fairbrother | Jun 26, 2018 | Personal Growth
Some philosophies, such as Buddhism, say that attachment is the root of all suffering, but what do they mean exactly? What is the mechanism? How does it cause suffering? The foundation of this idea is the impermanence of all things: since nothing lasts forever, if we...
by Ben Fairbrother | May 6, 2018 | Personal Growth
How to Break the Cycle of Complaining How to Break the Cycle of Complaining Sometimes I find myself slipping into a cycle of negativity, this could be as moderate as being irritated and complaining or as severe as depression or anxiety. I’ve noticed that regardless of...
by Ben Fairbrother | Apr 13, 2018 | Personal Growth
6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis 6 Things I Learned from 90 Days Without Alcohol, Added Sugar, Caffeine, or Cannabis It’s December 17th, the morning after a great wedding, I wake up hungover in a hotel room and see a...
by Ben Fairbrother | Mar 28, 2018 | Personal Growth
7 Ideas to Enhance Your Meditation Practice 7 Ideas to Enhance Your Meditation Practice Meditation can seem like an elusive concept, something distant and out of reach. I used to think meditation was a very narrow activity: sitting with crossed legs, hands on the...
by Ben Fairbrother | Feb 11, 2018 | Personal Growth
Mindfulness is a big buzzword these days, but what is it really? Simply put, mindfulness is nonjudgmental acceptance of living in the moment. Let’s break that down. Nonjudgmental acceptance: letting experiences come and go as they are, without any resistance or...
by Ben Fairbrother | Oct 26, 2017 | Personal Growth
Over the past year I have noticed that my mood plays a massive role in how my day will go. This may seem like an obvious statement, but what is the exact mechanism that translates my mood into a good day instead of a bad one? Is it possible, through awareness and...
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