When we are in the present moment, we experience life as it happens and as it really is, rather than through filters of anticipation, as when we think about the future, or through filters of analysis, as when we linger in the past. Most of…

We all experience clarity of mind from time to time; present and in the moment, with our heads free from superstitious thinking. While the flow states regularly enjoyed by athletes, musicians and dancers (among others) are a familiar examp…

The only equipment needed for thought-watching is a spot reasonably free of external distractions. The instructions couldn’t be simpler: we sit quietly and watch our thoughts. That’s all. In thought-watching, we don’t try to think about an…

A system that requires outside intervention in order to fix it can be referred to as externally-corrected. If a car breaks down, it won’t fix itself. It needs an external agent to diagnose the problem, then take action to put it right. As …

Faith is confidence you’re doing the right thing It’s a certainty that in the end - no matter what - something worthwhile will come of your beliefs and actions. It’s the feeling that pursuing this ambition is the best thing you can do for …

If you have a list of options and each one is feasible and holds appeal, then there are only two courses of action to follow. The first is to block out a number of weeks to investigate each opportunity fully. This means conducting solid re…