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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 your interest in creating a peaceful community with us and hope you will enjoy exploring the posts below.

All In Due Time

Before the visit to the Meditation Center of Chicago, I was lost, lonely and rambling on about the same cycle of life. Wake up, eat,...

Bividh Thapa

Dec 18, 20244 min read

Tonglen: A Compassion-based Meditation

As conflicts and wars continue to unfold across the world during these times, the impact is not limited to those directly involved but...

Madiha Hussaini

Oct 19, 20233 min read

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...

Pranee

Mar 13, 20232 min read

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...

Andreas (Andre) Jansen

Sep 12, 20223 min read

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...

Michael J. Bologna

Apr 11, 20222 min read

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...

Ben Campbell

Dec 26, 20215 min read

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...

Nary

Apr 27, 20216 min read

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...

Shane Chung

Feb 23, 20213 min read

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...

Chayanee Prommakrit

Feb 23, 20214 min read

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...

Wasurut Vihokrut

Feb 2, 20213 min read

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 24, 20214 min read

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...