Author Archives: Deven

Can’t I trust the natural wisdom of the body and how it supports life? My breath takes care of itself, gratefully. My ears can hear, eyes can see, organs can take care of the metabolism and biology of being alive. … Read More

Unpleasant things are inevitable. My mind can make me cling to what I want or push away what I don’t want. I can get stuck by holding on to narrow views, or self-serving hopes and wishes, or resistance to physical … Read More

Can I accept and welcome the present moment as it is? When I try to force an experience to be different from it, I don’t get to see its true nature. Fighting or resisting the pain allows it to dominate … Read More

Can I witness whatever comes up in the mind or body without judging it? It is the very nature of the mind to compare, judge, and evaluate. It saves me from harm’s way; it guides me to act sensibly. For … Read More

Can I be a beginner for a change? Have childlike curiosity. Have that lightness to see new ideas, scenarios, and perspectives with each moment rather than assuming/thinking it is a continuation of the same old. The beginner’s mindset can help … Read More

I read Duane Elgin’s Choosing Earth a few months ago. This blog post is my extract from the book combined with some other ideas and thoughts. The book’s message to me is a story where we, the citizens of Mother … Read More

I am empty! 😊 I am empty because I let go of my attachments, worries, and fear. I am empty because I let myself be in the present moment without filling it with any preconceived notions, past experiences, wants, or … Read More

Mindfulness is moment by moment, non-judgmental awareness. Since last year, I have been exploring it more actively. How is it helping me? I can loosen the grip of my reactive thinking patterns and emotional bindings. The healing energies from inside get … Read More

Can I watch my “home movie”? That is, without acting in it? I got inspiration and the idea to write about it from a Daily Mindfulness Audio Program. The movie is about repetitive thoughts and their impact on me. We … Read More

Am I feeling frustrated or mentally exhausted? Am I angry or upset? Is the storm of worries, anxiety, or anticipation of something, or reliving an experience or memory from the past gathering and getting bigger? Do I feel tangled in … Read More