Most people will look at reaction and responding as the same thing. However, based on the situation, these words produce very different responses to certain experiences. Reacting to a situation is more habitual and instinctive. This can end up causing more problems then solutions. Responding on the other hand involves having more presence of mind. […]
Traditional Views
Species Universe offering traditional views of life that explicitly explain what Quantum Mechanics is pointing to; that the mind and body, the observer, observed and act of observation are the same thing.
Lahiri Mahasaya — householder Yogi venerated all over the world
Mahasaya is an Indian saint that lived in the 19th century. He is widely recognized as the one that revived the practice of ancient liberation technique. As such, he is revered globally and for many of those that practice this technique, he is a familiar name. His beginnings of spiritual awakening are traced from Varanasi, […]
How Mindfulness During Class Can Help Students and Teachers
Practicing meditation with special focus on mindfulness can help relieve the stresses of modern life and this is something many working professionals are discovering. However, even at a different level, with people who experiences lower level of stress, these practices can help. For example, both students and teachers can find it helpful during the times […]
Mindfulness meditation training promotes prosocial behaviors even without ethical instructions
If you want to improve parts of your life, mindfulness meditation training is a great way to start! A recent study showed positive interpersonal outcomes through the cognitive social changes that show how people pay attention to one another during their social interactions. As far as the study goes, there are always cons. The con […]
5 Meditations You Can Do Right Now
There are quite a few meditations that you can do right now, no matter where you are. Insight meditation is very valuable to use because it shows us what has created our present conditions and also helps us live in the present more. Loving-kindness is when we wish ourselves and others to be happy, which […]
You Can Improve Your Memory in Less Than 10 Minutes
Have you ever wondered how to improve your memory? Just like any other muscle in the body, you have to exercise the mind! Just one session of mindfulness meditation helps improve the visual short term memory. There is research to back up mindfulness meditation in that is can enhance attention, improves working memory as well […]
The Eight Limbs of Yogic Meditation – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Introduction to Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras Historical Context and Significance Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, composed between the 2nd century BCE and the 4th century CE, are a seminal text in the field of yoga philosophy. This collection of 195 aphorisms serves as a comprehensive guide to the practice and philosophy of yoga. Patanjali is often […]
Mindfulness For Your Health: The Benefits Of Living Moment By Moment
There are many health benefits that come with mindfulness. Mindfulness comes from Buddhist meditation which is a practice that’s goal is to increase awareness of the mind and increase concentration. Mindfulness has become much more common over the last decade and can be practiced in different ways. You can practice mindfulness by sitting meditation in […]
How to Stop Worrying About Things You Can’t Change
There are a few different ways that you can stop worrying about things that you can’t change. The first thing is to just accept that some things are uncertain and you can thrive in that because you can try some new things out. You also can call a friend to talk to and get everything […]
Buddhism Meets Evolutionary Psychology
Compared to psychology, we can say that Buddhism is quite ancient. The new book tries to connect the enlightenment and meditation to principles of subdiscipline of psychology classified as evolutionary. The main premise of the book states that we are primed, through selection, to think in a delusional way, and oppose to accept the world […]
