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BLOG FOR PEACE

We believe that sustainable world peace is possible by each of us attaining inner peace. The Pause4Peace Blog welcomes guest-bloggers from a variety of backgrounds who consider inner peace a priority and want to share their stories and experiences around self-development, mental health, living a healthy lifestyle, mindfulness, and meditation. We appreciate you're interest in creating a peaceful community with us and hope you enjoy exploring the posts below.

Pranee

Mar 13
2 min

Relaxation to Liberation

I presume you have been advised to meditate before and you have your specific reasons to try. Maybe you are dealing with health issues or...

Andreas (Andre) Jansen

Sep 12, 2022
3 min

Practical Peace

I once gave a talk at my university during the Otago Light of Peace event. I talked about ‘Practical Peace’ for half an hour and went...

Don’t Ever Underestimate the Value of a Smile

Michael J. Bologna

Apr 11, 2022
2 min

Don’t Ever Underestimate the Value of a Smile

At some point during my study of mindfulness I came across spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh’s powerful admonition that his followers...

Life is hard. It’s even harder when I think it shouldn’t be:

Ben Campbell

Dec 26, 2021
5 min

Life is hard. It’s even harder when I think it shouldn’t be:

A perspective reset via the first two noble truths. Getting Caught in Resistance One day I was out for a walk and I was doing a...

What are the 10 things you feel grateful for today?

Nary

Apr 27, 2021
6 min

What are the 10 things you feel grateful for today?

How long does it take you to make this list? Why is it important to make it at all? Gratitude is a core value that has been taught and...

Shane Chung

Feb 23, 2021
3 min

Your Health Matters

Most people who wish for long life refer to living it for a long time rather than be healthy. It is more desirable to live a healthy life...

Chayanee Prommakrit

Feb 23, 2021
4 min

How Middle Way Meditation Saved My Life

This message might save or change your life. It is my true experience. Have you ever faced repeating “dark nights of the soul” to the...

Millennials and Finding Inner Peace in the Digital Age

Wasurut Vihokrut

Feb 2, 2021
3 min

Millennials and Finding Inner Peace in the Digital Age

Most of us are going through difficult times. Many lost their jobs, loved ones, or both. This is true for all ranges of age, from kids to...

What does it mean to "stop thinking" in meditation?

Matthew

Jan 24, 2021
4 min

What does it mean to "stop thinking" in meditation?

We are often told that we shouldn't think while meditating. Other ways of explaining it are to bring the mind to a standstill, focus on...

Matthew

Jan 2, 2021
3 min

How to Stick to New Year's Resolutions?

Starting the new year, many people have a resolution to improve their life and big plans. Yet, by the end of the year, most have given up...

3 Tips to Stay Relaxed During Hard Times Now!

Wasurut Vihokrut

Dec 20, 2020
2 min

3 Tips to Stay Relaxed During Hard Times Now!

We tell ourselves that we’ll be fine. Guess what? Your car just broke down. How do I get to work on time? This will surely kill my...