Shining Light into the Darkness
In his book Being Peace, Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hahn explains the power of a smile. The act of smiling relaxes hundreds of muscles in the face and in the nervous system. “A smile makes you master of yourself,” says Hahn. Buddhist teachings acknowledge the reality of suffering in this world and …
Have you ever wondered why you are instantly attracted to, or repelled by, some people? We’ve all met people who send out “vibes” that make us want to stay close and others whose vibes make us want to run away—quick. Those “vibes” have now been scientifically located and are measurable. It turns out that research …
Can you fake it ‘til you make it? According to Amy Cuddy, not only can you fake it ‘til you make it, you can fake it until you BELIEVE it and BECOME it. Our ability to communicate non-verbally with ourselves is so powerful that it can it can change our thoughts, our physiology, and even our …