Practising Mindfulness

Tag: children

  • Mindful of the Truth: How to Talk to Children About Death

    Mindful of the Truth: How to Talk to Children About Death

    The post explores the concepts of life, death, and reality through a conversation between a caretaker and a dying child. It emphasizes that while death is inevitable, the elements of one’s being are recycled into nature, allowing a form of immortality. Embracing truth in life, even amid suffering, can lead to clarity and understanding.

  • Teaching Children to Respond to Aggression with Love and Humility

    Teaching Children to Respond to Aggression with Love and Humility

    The post emphasizes combating aggression with love and humility instead of retaliation. It illustrates how a victim could respond to a bully with kindness rather than anger, highlighting the importance of understanding the bully’s background. Educating children on peaceful responses can lead to a more harmonious world, building on existing societal improvements.

  • Beyond the Hype: A Cautious Look at Mindfulness and Self‑Awareness

    Beyond the Hype: A Cautious Look at Mindfulness and Self‑Awareness

    This post offers a cautious look at mindfulness and self‑awareness, exploring how they can sometimes increase pressure and discomfort rather than relieve it, particularly for parents, children and adults already under stress.