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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 14h

"Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." — Thich Nhat Hanh #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 15h

What Is the Pali Canon in Buddhism? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Is the Pali Canon in Buddhism?

You might’ve heard about the “Pali Canon,” also known as the “Three Baskets of Buddhism (Tipitaka).” But what exactly are they? Put simply, the Pali Canon is a collection of ancient sutras containing the Buddha’s teaching. In ancient times, each mainst...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 1d

Do Not Impose on Others What You Yourself Do Not Want Confucius Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Do Not Impose on Others What You Yourself Do Not Want Confucius Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 2d

100 Best Eckhart Tolle Quotes That Will Help You Live in the Present Moment (2024 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

100 Best Eckhart Tolle Quotes That Will Help You Live in the Present Moment (2024 Top Picks)

If I had to name a few spiritual books that had a profound impact on my early meditation practice, it would be the ones written by Eckhart Tolle. From mental habits that make us unhappy to becoming aware of your inner critic to the three powerful ways ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 3d

"We can't change every little thing that happens to us in life, but we can change the way that we experience it. That's the potential of meditation and mindfulness." — Andy Puddicombe #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 3d

Two Buddhist Monks Smiling Photo #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Two Buddhist Monks Smiling Photo

I would like to share one of my favorite photos. I spend a lot of time choosing featured images for my articles. In the process, I also find photos related to different aspects of Eastern countries and their culture. That’s why I’ve decided to share th...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 4d

If You Really Love Yourself Sharon Salzberg Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

If You Really Love Yourself Sharon Salzberg Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 5d

Can Mindfulness Help With Anxiety? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Can Mindfulness Help With Anxiety?

“One uncomfortable truth about being human is that we know there is a future and it is uncertain,” write Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer in their book The Mindful Way through Anxiety. Then they add, “Planning and preparing for events in the future...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 6d

Focusing All Attention on One’s Work Thich Nhat Hanh Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Focusing All Attention on One’s Work Thich Nhat Hanh Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 7d

"Use your senses fully and let the alert stillness within you be the perceiver rather than your mind." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 7d

Buddhist Meditation on Compassion: How to Practice Karuna for Beginners in 6 Simple Steps (With Guided Audio) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Buddhist Meditation on Compassion: How to Practice Karuna for Beginners in 6 Simple Steps (With Guided Audio)

If you look at current news headlines, you’ll be overwhelmed with an unfathomable amount of violence and tragedy happening in the world right now. But even in countries not afflicted by poverty, disease, and military conflict, there remains a vast, uns...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 8d

‘Better Stop Short Than Fill to the Brim’ Lao Tzu Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

‘Better Stop Short Than Fill to the Brim’ Lao Tzu Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 9d

‘Beautiful Words Are Not Truthful’ Lao Tzu Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

‘Beautiful Words Are Not Truthful’ Lao Tzu Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 10d

"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." — Thich Nhat Hanh #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 10d

What does it really mean to be yourself? Learn here 👇 mindfulspot.com/eckhart-tol...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 11d

10 Best WebMD Articles on Stress Management (2025 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

10 Best WebMD Articles on Stress Management (2025 Top Picks)

WebMD is one of the leading healthcare publishers in the United States. Its core mission is to bring you the most objective and trustworthy health information. The WebMD content staff includes individuals who hold advanced degrees in journalism, medica...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 12d

C.A.L.M.: Free Mindfulness Course for Beginners #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

C.A.L.M.: Free Mindfulness Course for Beginners

Do you work in a high-stress job? Is your day packed with back-to-back meetings—some with people who aren’t exactly the easiest to deal with? Or maybe you spend hours in front of a screen with little human interaction (which can be stressful in its own...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 13d

3 Best Bhante Gunaratana Books on Buddhism (2025 Top Picks) #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

3 Best Bhante Gunaratana Books on Buddhism (2025 Top Picks)

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (b. December 7, 1927) is an internationally recognized author and Buddhist meditation teacher. He arrived in the United States in 1968 and later founded the Bhavana Society in West Virginia, a community of monastics and laype...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 14d

"In meditation practice, we cultivate acceptance by taking each moment as it comes and being with it fully, as it is." — Jon Kabat-Zinn #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 14d

Buddhist Monk Shocks the Audience by Revealing ‘The Last Thing’ He Will Do in His Life #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Buddhist Monk Shocks the Audience by Revealing ‘The Last Thing’ He Will Do in His Life

Scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo shared intimate details of his daily practice, emphasizing the importance of death meditation and the realization of impermanence as an anchor of Buddhist spirituality. Seated alongside Daniel T. Aitken, CEO of Wisdom Publi...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 15d

What Does It Really Mean to Be Yourself? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

What Does It Really Mean to Be Yourself?

“Be yourself.” “Trust yourself.” “Love yourself.” At the heart of all such sentiments lies an unshakable belief that the quality of your relationships with others depends on the quality of your relationship with yourself. Hence, the famous saying, “To ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 16d

Free Self-Test: Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone? #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Free Self-Test: Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?

Although I own both devices, I prefer a dumbphone to a smartphone. It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s how I’m able to conserve one of the most scarce mental resources: my attention. Instead of scrolling through social media feeds, I spend my time r...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 17d

"Be aware of your breathing. Notice how this takes attention away from your thinking and creates space." — Eckhart Tolle #mindfulness #wellness #stressrelief

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 17d

‘In Action, Watch the Timing’ Lao Tzu Quote #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

‘In Action, Watch the Timing’ Lao Tzu Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their ...

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Mindful Spot | Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality @mindfulspot.bsky.social · 18d

Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Free Buddhism Course on YouTube #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth

Bhikkhu Bodhi’s Free Buddhism Course on YouTube

Ancient scriptures of Theravada Buddhism are one of the best ways to learn more about the Buddha’s teachings. And the most prolific writer in this field is Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. A kindly man has observed that Buddhist monk Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi presents to ...

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