7 ways writing can make you a more tolerant and mindful person

BY: GLORIA KOPP There are so many reasons why a person may want to broaden their mind. In fact, it’s harder to think of a reason why not to try and open your mind to explore new things and constantly…

5 steps to better mental health

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  Mental health requires nourishment and nurturing. We often take it for granted. Magic pills aren’t the solution, and therapy is the beginning to a whole new lifestyle change. There are simple, yet crucial things you can do…

10 yoga quotes that will inspire you

BY: NADIA ZAIDI Yoga is one of the most powerful method of relaxation, mental health, and physical strengthening. It puts you in touch with your inner self and keeps you in the present moment. At its very core is mindfulness…

Smartphone addiction and self-help apps rewire the brain

BY: JARED BEAUBIEN-TAYLOR  I have a Facebook friend whose life always seems perfect. They have a great job, live in a nice condo, and are always doing new and exciting things. They’re always posting happy comments about how blessed they…

Creating a mindful living space

Global communication is by no means a bad thing. The world has become connected by the internet, and we have turned our entire planet into a virtual village. Anyone can be contacted virtually anywhere at any time. This is something…

Are Mindfulness Practices Making Americans Miserable?

BY: TIM O’NEAL The obsession with achieving happiness in the United States is actually making us miserable. This is according to a recent article at vox.com. The author, Ruth Whippman, makes a compelling argument. She cites studies showing that, “the…

This new study proves that mindfulness might be the answer for children with anxiety

By: Kassandra Dzikewicz Anxiety disorder is found in one in four teens between the ages of 13 and 18. In a lot of cases, the immediate response to dealing with the anxiety is to resort to medication. However, recent studies…

Toronto Police are incorporating mindfulness into their duties

By: Adrian Smith  New recruits from Ontario’s Peel Regional Police attended a lecture on mindfulness last month at the West End Buddhist temple in Mississauga. Bhante Saranapala, or the ‘urban city monk,’ as Toronto’s youth call him, led two dozen…

You’re right, we should be teaching mindfulness and meditation in schools. 

  BY: Adrian Smith When I consider how positively mindfulness affects my psyche and my overall mental wellness, I’m often left wondering why our education system doesn’t teach mind-body training in schools. Mindfulness, a term first coined by biologist Jon…

How to achieve inner peace by shutting down the asshole in your mind

BY: CAROLINE ROLF Dealing with that asshole that lives inside your brain seems like a never-ending battle. As hard as you try, as confident as your new jeans are making you feel, there’s always going to be a little voice…