In The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition, author Debra Silverman describes human nature in a compassionate and succinct way. We are all made of four basic elements – Water, Air, Earth, and Fire. When we’re in pain, it means these elements are out of balance in our lives. The key is to be able to discern your own personality and understand where you can strengthen the parts of your elemental nature that are out of balance.
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Life Lessons from Buddhism
After spending several months travelling round South East Asia a few years ago, I developed a fascination with Buddhism, and this has shaped my attitude to the world and my own life.
In this guest post for the Daily Mind I’d like to share some of the things that Buddhism has taught me.
Understanding Postpartum Depression
As we near the end of International Women’s Month, let’s take a look at one of the most common – yet oft-ignored – experiences in a mother’s life.
The first few months of motherhood and meeting your new baby is a time of joy and happiness for many (not to mention mild stress and sleep deprivation, of course). But what happens when your experience is very different from this?
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How to Adopt Healthy Habits When Everyone Around You Hasn’t
Sometimes it feels like Sisyphean work maintaining a healthy weight, staying fit and just making healthy life decisions. Unfortunately, the answer lies in the fact that very often we are left to deal with the tiring challenges on our own.
Being different and sticking out is not easy, but there are ways to overcome these initial struggles and reach those health goals despite the lack of external support. Here are some of the ways in which you can conquer loneliness in your lifestyle improvement journey.
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The Many Benefits of Smiling
The past year has taken a toll on our mental health and wellness. As we juggle living and working from home, less face-time with our loved ones, and all of the other big and small changes that the pandemic has brought into our lives, it can be hard to carve out the time to focus on our mental health and wellness.
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15 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss—Beginner to Advanced
If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, a sweaty and challenging yoga practice can help get the job done. While weight loss isn’t the goal of yoga in itself, a swift and intense flow can go a long way and have a significant impact while being easy on your joints.
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