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Collecting Art, take a look One of the hardest parts of life for me, and I think for everyone I know, is that it’s always changing—and sometimes in unpleasant, unpredictable, and unplanned ways. And when changes happen like this, things that we don’t want to happen—someone we love dies or we have a breakup or a divorce, maybe an injury or an illness of ourselves or others, or even getting fired—then we struggle not only from the pain of this loss, but from the unexpected nature of it. Part of the reason for this upset is because so little is in our control. One of the hardest parts of life for me, and I think for everyone I know, is that it’s always changing—and sometimes in unpleasant, unpredictable, and unplanned ways. Everything is impermanent. It’s always changing, coming together and falling apart. But paradoxically, when we can accept that everything is not up to us, and we stop trying to control what we can’t change or trying to predict what we can’t predict, then we can feel ...

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Collecting Art, take a look Meditation in Himalayas as sacred it may sound, it is beautiful and also has brilliant returns. The mountains of Nepal are holy and everyone along with The Trek Nepal worships these mountains most of the time. If any of the readers are thinking about meditating in the Himalayas and gaining brilliant results, we suggest readers try themselves and know the difference. In the past students at The Trek Nepal have talked about the positivity of meditating in the Himalayas. Along with that you also have the opportunity to learn meditation from the land of Gautam Buddha. Budhha was one individual who reaped outstanding results from meditation. So today we talk about other advantages of meditation in the Himalayas. Increased intuition The area of the mountains is silent. They provide calm and peace to the human body which is the key. With such awareness about oneself, there are plenty of cases to admire and heighten your intuition. The peace and calmness provid...

Collecting Art, take a look All day long, mostly without our even noticing, the mind is generating thousands of thoughts. What is our relationship to thoughts? Not only does the mind have a mind of its own, but, literally, we can have thoughts about not having thoughts. We get in our heads that if there were no thoughts we would be at peace, but even that’s just another thought. It’s very easy to villainize thought as some kind of enemy of practice. We get in our heads that if there were no thoughts we would be at peace, but even that’s just another thought. So, we’ll be using a noting practice, where we practice seeing thoughts clearly as they arise, gently noting them, and returning to the breath and body. If there is no mindfulness of mind, we live in a world completely defined by our thoughts. Here, we let go of that orientation and just see things as they are. When we see how compulsively these thoughts repeat themselves, we begin to understand the circular, repetitive nature of ...

Collecting Art, take a look In this practice, Scott Rogers guides us to take the role of observer to difficult emotions, so that we can more easily create the space we need to let them go. Sometimes we can see our intense emotions coming, and sometimes we can’t. Emotions can build up, increasing in strength slowly. In all of these ways, emotions are like storms. As such we need to allow the storm to pass. Let’s look to different aspects of the hurricane and see how they connect to our own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. The good news is that we can allow the storm to pass, and so do emotions. With mindfulness, we can practice taking the role of observer to our strong feelings. When we put that space between ourselves and the whirlwinds, we can find stability and cultivate resilience. Scott Rogers leads us in this guided practice with the metaphor of a hurricane to help us recognize the qualities and the impermanence of even our stormiest emotions. A 12-Minute Meditation for Emo...

Collecting Art, take a look If finding the time or the capacity to sit in stillness has prevented you from experiencing the benefits of meditation, recent research has good news: even a super short practice can be effective. A quick search for “short guided meditation” pulls up videos and apps featuring meditations of 3 to 5 minutes, an incredibly accessible entry point. But for those with a bit more experience, an article published in journal Springer in March 2026 finds that the benefits of meditation can be seen in brain scans just 30 seconds. The Benefits of Meditation—But Faster Quieting your mind and tuning in with your breath has been proven to ease symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety while also boosting your brain power and ability to emotionally self-regulate. But even with all of this ancient spiritual and modern scientific evidence, sitting in silence can be tough. Learning to switch off your monkey mind—known as chitta vritti nirodha, which Patanjali considers th...

Collecting Art, take a look Time required 15 minutes daily Loving-kindness meditation: Relax Your Body: Close your eyes. Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your spine straight. Relax your whole body. Keep your eyes closed throughout the whole visualization and bring your awareness inward. Without straining or concentrating, just relax and gently follow the instructions. Take a deep breath in. And breathe out. Bring Your Attention To The Warmth of Your Heart Keeping your eyes closed, think of a person close to you who loves you very much. It could be someone from the past or the present; someone still in life or who has passed; it could be a spiritual teacher or guide. Imagine that person standing on your right side, sending you their love. That person is sending you wishes for your safety, for your well-being and happiness. Feel the warm wishes and love coming from that person towards you. Now bring to mind the same person or another person who cherishes you d...

Collecting Art, take a look Curated by Dr. Krista Thompson, In Another Man’s Yard brings John Beadle and Lavar Munroe into a charged intergenerational dialogue at La Biennale di Venezia. The Pavilion of The Bahamas at the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, presents In Another Man’s Yard: John Beadle, Lavar Munroe, and the Spirit of Posthumous Collaboration, curated by Dr. Krista Thompson. The exhibition marks the country’s second presentation at the International Art Exhibition, following a 13-year hiatus. At its centre is an intergenerational exchange between two Bahamian artists: John Beadle 1964–2024, a defining figure in the nation’s contemporary art history, and Lavar Munroe b. 1982, whose work continues to expand the visual language of The Bahamas across the wider African diaspora. Rooted in Junkanoo, social memory and the transformative possibilities of found materials, the Pavilion considers how artistic inheritance can move beyond tribute into active...

Collecting Art, take a look In today’s offering, Jenee Johnson guides us through a teaching on the why and how of deep relaxation practices, along with a meditation you can do anytime. Rest isn’t a “reward” for working hard enough. It’s a human need and birthright. This week’s episode is a little different. We’re not only sharing a guided meditation from mindfulness leader and professional coach Jenée Johnson, but also her teaching on some of the brain science behind relaxation—why it’s essential for our well-being, how it works, and how to incorporate intentional relaxation practices into your daily life. Jenée Johnson is the founder of the Right Within Experience, where she works to cultivate the experience of inner calm, resilience, self-love, and joy through meditation and mindfulness practices for people of African ancestry. She is also the former program innovation leader at the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Mindfulness, Trauma and Racial Healing. A Teaching and ...

Collecting Art, take a look When you think about visiting a national park, you probably imagine exploring the charm and relaxation of Hot Springs, Arkansas, hiking through scenic trails, spotting wildlife, and soaking up the beauty of the great outdoors. But Hot Springs, Arkansas, takes the typical national park experience and adds its own unique twist. Nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, this charming town is known for its natural hot springs, rich history, and a laid-back vibe that makes it the perfect place to relax, recharge, and explore. A Natural Haven with a Storied Past Photo Credit: Jenn Coleman. Hot Springs, Arkansas has been a destination for rest and rejuvenation for centuries. Native American tribes were the first to recognize the healing properties of the area’s thermal waters. Later, in the 19th century, the city blossomed into a bustling retreat for those seeking both wellness and a touch of luxury. Today, Hot Springs National Park preserves this legacy, ...

Collecting Art, take a look This guided gratitude practice can help us open up to optimism, joy, and genuine appreciation, even when things dont go according to plan. When things don’t go according to plan it becomes easier to focus on what’s wrong and minimize what’s right. This mindful gratitude practice is designed to change that; its aim is to amplify the experience of optimism and studies show that this simple shift leads to enhanced mood and better relationships. This exercise is adapted from Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing by Eric Langshur and Nate Klemp, and is led by mindfulness coach Priti Patel. A 12-Minute Meditation to Rewire Your Brain for Optimism 1. Begin by finding a comfortable seat, your eyes can either be closed or open with a soft gaze for this practice. Be sure that you’re sitting comfortably and to the best of your ability, see if you can sit with a straight spine. To find that perfect point of balance, you might sway back and forth as well...

Collecting Art, take a look This week, mindfulness teacher and recovery coach Emily Jane guides a grounding practice to find safety in our bodies when trauma, fear, or anxiety are pulling us to escape from or numb our discomfort. When we are living with a lot of stress or recovering from trauma or addiction, we can find ourselves living in a fight-flight-freeze state, where we feel either disconnected from or unsafe in our bodies. It’s hard to remember, In this moment, I am safe. This practice is designed to gently cultivate a sense of safety and then create a kinesthetic anchor rooted in awareness of how our body is moving to start building a felt sense of security that your body can remember. A Meditation for Finding Safety in the Body Read and practice the guided meditation script below, pausing after each paragraph. Or listen to the audio practice. Begin by finding a comfortable position. You can sit down, lie down, let your body be your guide, and see what feels most supportiv...

Collecting Art, take a look People often use the words empathy and compassion interchangeably—and certainly they share important qualities. But there is a subtle difference between empathy and compassion, and studies show that mindful attention might be key to making sure that our efforts to help are coming from a healthy, aligned place. Here’s a deeper look at how mindful qualities like present-moment attention can help us genuinely be of greater service to others, and how mindfulness can help us feel good about helping. People naturally tend to empathize with others, report C. Daryl Cameron and Barbara Fredrickson in the January issue of the journal Mindfulness. But empathy can go wrong when it leads to distress. We might help out of guilt, obligation, or co-dependence. Or sometimes, in the absence of strong boundaries, we might unknowingly absorb the feelings of someone in trouble, and if we can’t deal with those feelings of suffering, we might turn away altogether. There is anoth...

Collecting Art, take a look Shift from a fix it mindset to more kindness and acceptance with these practices to get back in touch with your body. One thing I’ve noticed in my classes and retreats recently is people are struggling—not just with their minds during meditation, but their bodies. It’s a conflicted relationship. Mindfulness teaches us to keep coming back to the present moment as we experience it in the body, like the breath in the mindfulness of breathing meditation. It’s good to remember that the body is always in the present moment. In a recent yoga class I attended, the teacher, when she moved us through the poses, used the term “today’s body.” She didn’t’ say your body or even the body, but today’s body. I liked the unexpected playfulness of that expression. Immediately it made my body feel more acceptable, less personal, and at the same time more connected with the other people in the room—and their bodies. We all have a “today’s body.” So many of us struggle with o...

Collecting Art, take a look You just be there, very simply. There are several aspects to meditation that are part of establishing friendship with yourself. Mindfulness is keeping track, or keeping a pulse, of being here, in a nonjudgmental way. There is no good or bad. Among other things, mindfulness is a stabilizing or pacifying influence. The panic of everyday life and every expectation laid on life can subside. It is called the discovery of peace. Awareness is being in a bigger space, recognizing that there is always an environment around our thoughts and feelings. When you begin to sense that atmosphere, there is both intelligence, or sharpness, and relaxation. Finding peace in the practice of meditation involves slowing down. Your mind may continue to race for a while, maybe for a long time, but you become aware of the mind racing. Awareness is being in a bigger space, recognizing that there is always an environment around our thoughts and feelings. When you begin to sense that...

Collecting Art, take a look Sometimes the practice that comes most easily to you is the one you most need. Like trading my attempts at meditating in nature for just being in nature, for example. Meditation is an undeniably beneficial practice. Spending a few minutes breathing in stillness is proven to promote more restful sleep, ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, even improve your gut health. But it isn’t always easy—at least not for me. Last summer, I tried taking my meditation practice outside, which helped for a few weeks. Soon my usual reluctance cropped up. I blinked my eyes open a few minutes early. You get it. This is usually when I chastise myself for a lack of willpower. That’s exactly what I was doing when my therapist paused my rant to suggest an alternative to daily meditation: outdoor moments. As she explained it, all that’s required is to step outside, breathe deeply, and notice the world around you. Nature Meditation Made Simple At first, this felt like a cop o...

Collecting Art, take a look Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. I ran back up the stairs after my morning walk, flung open the door to my studio apartment, and saw my boyfriend sitting at the table, already tapping away at his computer. In a second, my plans to meditate that morning disintegrated. Shouldn’t I be doing something productive, too? I pulled out my laptop, skipping my meditation practice for the day. It had been years since I’d begun reading about the wide-ranging benefits of meditation. As someone who has struggled with a lifelong penchant for getting lost in anxious ruminations and rigid self-expectations, my intermittent meditation habit was a way to practice momentarily releasing the desperate grip of control I usually maintained. After enough profound moments of tuning into the present moment, I knew on an intellectual level that a regular meditation practice would help me. But when it came time to ex...

Collecting Art, take a look This week, Christiane Wolf offers a guided practice to meet your own body in pain and relieve that sense of isolation by internally connecting with others who understand your experience. Having chronic pain often feels incredibly lonely. You might not know anybody else who has the same condition. In addition, most people you’re close to, even though they might be well-intentioned, might not understand what you’re going through. But the fact is that probably thousands and thousands of people all over the world know exactly what you’re feeling. In this meditation, Christiane Wolf offers a guided practice to meet your own body in pain and relieve that sense of isolation by internally connecting with others who could relate to, have empathy for, and care deeply about your experience. A Meditation to Meet the Body In Pain Read and practice the guided meditation script below, pausing after each paragraph. Or listen to the audio practice. Start by finding a co...

Collecting Art, take a look Sensor Tower has recognized Insight Timer as the Best Meditation App in its 2025 APAC Awards. Insight Timer ranked as the top APAC-origin meditation app in global charts. Sensor Tower evaluated apps across the APAC region for exceptional creativity and impact in their respective categories. Sensor Tower identified Insight Timer as a leading meditation and mindfulness platform supporting everyday mental well-being, citing its large global user base and strong growth in daily active users throughout 2025. Insight Timer was the only mindfulness app recognized in the Lifestyle & Essentials category. # # # About Insight Timer Insight Timer is the world’s largest emotional health, sleep, and mental wellbeing platform with 32 million community members and an ad-free library of 300,000 free resources in 50 languages including guided meditations, music, soundscapes, and focus and sleep tools. Teachers from around the world lead audio practices on topics like ...

Collecting Art, take a look Time required 15 minutes daily Loving-kindness meditation: Relax Your Body: Close your eyes. Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your spine straight. Relax your whole body. Keep your eyes closed throughout the whole visualization and bring your awareness inward. Without straining or concentrating, just relax and gently follow the instructions. Take a deep breath in. And breathe out. Bring Your Attention To The Warmth of Your Heart Keeping your eyes closed, think of a person close to you who loves you very much. It could be someone from the past or the present; someone still in life or who has passed; it could be a spiritual teacher or guide. Imagine that person standing on your right side, sending you their love. That person is sending you wishes for your safety, for your well-being and happiness. Feel the warm wishes and love coming from that person towards you. Now bring to mind the same person or another person who cherishes you d...

Collecting Art, take a look One of the hardest parts of life for me, and I think for everyone I know, is that it’s always changing—and sometimes in unpleasant, unpredictable, and unplanned ways. And when changes happen like this, things that we don’t want to happen—someone we love dies or we have a breakup or a divorce, maybe an injury or an illness of ourselves or others, or even getting fired—then we struggle not only from the pain of this loss, but from the unexpected nature of it. Part of the reason for this upset is because so little is in our control. One of the hardest parts of life for me, and I think for everyone I know, is that it’s always changing—and sometimes in unpleasant, unpredictable, and unplanned ways. Everything is impermanent. It’s always changing, coming together and falling apart. But paradoxically, when we can accept that everything is not up to us, and we stop trying to control what we can’t change or trying to predict what we can’t predict, then we can feel ...

Collecting Art, take a look While incredibly helpful as a guide, misunderstanding or over-applying the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness can create real problems. Mo Edjlali, Founder of Mindful Leader, explores how we can hold a balanced, healthy view of these nine core principles. Mindfulness teachers and programs often point to what Jon Kabat-Zinn called the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness: qualities like non-judging, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, letting go, gratitude, and generosity. While incredibly useful, these attitudes were never meant as commandments. They were meant as reminders, helpful reference points to support mindful awareness and compassionate living. But as mindfulness has been repackaged for the workplace, apps, and secular programs, something has gotten lost in translation. Instead of flexible guidance, the Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness have, for many, become rigid ideals. What starts as an invitation to live more mindfully can ultimately...