In a world filled with uncertainty and distractions, how we spend our time has a profound effect on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Adopting good habits and routines, no matter how small they seem, can significantly change our lives for the better. Committing to a positive action for 20-30 minutes each day for 30 days can ignite a transformative power within us. It might seem like a small commitment, but the cumulative effect of this practice on our energy, ambition, and motivation can be enormous. So, why does this work? The Science of Habit Formation Our brains love habits. These repeated patterns of behavior gradually move from our conscious thought into automatic behavior, carving pathways in our brain that make it easier to repeat the behavior over time. In essence, our brain rewards us for the predictability and simplicity of habits. Habits also free up our mental resources. When something is a habit, we don't need to think about it, it just happens. This men...
The three jewels are the three places where you can find refuge or support, when times are challenging. When you need inspiration or motivation, when you've fallen off the path or find yourself going in a direction that you didn't really want to be; this is where the three jewels come to your rescue. This is what I intend to talk about in today's blog. The concept of the Three Jewels is one of the foundational teachings coming from Buddhism. But the knowledge transmitted here doesn't need to be restricted only to the spiritual path, it can be seen throughout all aspects of life! The Three Jewels are the Buddha , the Dharma and the Sangha , meaning the enlightened one, the teachings and the community. 1. The Buddha - The Enlightened One It's important to recognize here that "The Buddha" is not referring to a specific person. Even the one who we often think of as "the buddha", known as Siddhartha Guatama, was just one person in a long lineage of i...