Witnessing Emotions: Equanimity, Stoicism, etc

While the challenges of mindfulness practices are real, research confirms that mindfulness can also be helpful in preventing relapses into depression and reduce healthcare visits.

Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, The Joy of Living…

But what if we take away the small self, the ego? When there is no “I” or “me,” then how can “I” be angry? If there is no more inner fortress to protect then anger, if it arises, can dissipate back from where it arose.

Unlearning What No Longer Fits: Letting Go of Old Habits and Beliefs That Hold You Back