In his book Ethics for a New Millennium, the Dalai Lama spoke of the idea that most of us aren’t a static personality. There isn’t just one side to…

Practicing serenity doesn’t mean we’re always calm and serene. It means we remember to practice serenity whenever we feel unrest. Gratitude Focus: There are a lot of events, people,…

I was standing in line to pay my bill at a restaurant. The woman in line ahead of me wrote out a check to pay her bill, then handed…

Panic is contagious. So is serenity. It’s just a little harder to catch. Application: Whenever our emotions are churning and we’re trying to function from a base of anxiety…

Your body is tense. Your face is somber and serious, ready to deliver the news. You may be slightly breathless. There’s a crisis. It may be real. Or it…

In the Bible, God tells us, “Be still and know that I am God.” Learn to silence the chattering of your ego, whether through prayer, meditation, or a long…