Many people assume that mindfulness means “pay attention.” So, they try to focus on their breath. But after just thirty seconds, the mind is already somewhere else. Doesn’t that feel frustrating? Well, the problem is not the goal, but the method. Paying attention is what, but the how is what truly matters. The secret lies…
Have you ever confused the terms “mindfulness” and “meditation”? You are not alone. People often use these words as if they meant the same. This creates a wrong picture of what these terms really mean. Let’s consider the common question asked: “Do I need to sit still for an hour to be mindful?” or “Is…
How would it feel walking through the neighborhood with beautiful houses but no one to greet? A park full of people, but all you hear is silence. Everyone is locked in their own world, headphones on, and eyes on screens. You initiate and try to make a conversation, but always get shrugged off. This is…
We often discuss loneliness in terms of feelings. A quiet ache. A sense of isolation. We frame it as a mental or emotional state. Assuming it’s something to be shrugged off with a few positive affirmations. This framing is not only wrong but also dangerously naive. The U.S. Surgeon General compared loneliness to smoking 15…
You just finished scrolling through Instagram and put the phone down. The room is quiet. But instead of feeling connected and updated, you feel… emptier. A sense of anxiety hangs in the air. You are feeling lonely even after watching dozens of faces and liking dozens of posts. What the hell was that? This is…