Change – The Essence Of All Life
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: The world around us, and who we are now, is not the same as it was just a few months, weeks, days, even a few moment ago…
Extending Loving Kindness
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Now, more than ever, we need to be kinder…
Mindful Relaxation Will Change Your Life
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Our human life is the means we have to be deeply at peace and to realize our true nature…
Finding Your Peace In Uncertain Times
By Ed and Deb Shapiro: No one thought Donald Trump would win the election, so when he did
Facing Fear
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: We’re all dealing with fear right now: Fear of catching or dying from covid, fear of the unfamiliar, of loneliness, boredom, loss, depression, the list goes on…
Why Without Inner Peace There Is No Outer Peace
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: When you find your peace there is one less person suffering – Swami Brahmananda
The Art Of Mindful Relaxation And Why We Need It
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: I was discussing stress at a mindfulness retreat when Joe, an attendee, shared how he didn’t get stressed over any one thing because
The Power of No
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: We’ve all had times when we say yes to someone but really want to say no.
It’s Time To Make Compassion Fashionable
Ed and Deb Shapiro: Actions speak louder than words…
What The Buddha Might Say To “The Donald”
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Did the Pope just out-trump Trump?
How To Get Your Motivation Going – Ed And Deb Shapiro
by Ed And Deb Shapiro: We watched as an eager young CNN television reporter asked the Dalai Lama what was the first thing he thought of when he awoke in the morning…
The Unexpected Power Of Mindfulness & Meditation
Ed and Deb Shapiro: There is a sanity and brilliance to mindfulness and meditation, from awakening inner strength, kindness and fearlessness to inviting radical change.
Are You A Monk, A Frog, Or A Scorpion?
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: After extensive travel in India and Australia we came back to visit with Ed’s family in New York. At dinner we were relating a story
Mindful Relaxation: The Coolest Way To Release Stress
by Ed Shapiro: Ever wondered what the biggest problem in life is? Yes, it’s the inability to relax! This is a true story:
Why We Look For Happiness In All The Wrong Places – Ed And Deb Shapiro
by Ed And Deb Shapiro: Our search for happiness becomes ever more urgent in our increasingly crowded and competitive world…
What Are You: A Bhogi Or A Yogi?
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Yoga, now closely followed by Mindfulness, has become totally mainstream, with more varieties of a theme appearing every day…
How Stress Brings You Down
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: A caveman out on a hunt or a soldier on the front line needs the stress response in his body to have the energy to fight;
What You Need More Of Right Now
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: The story goes that, at the time of the Buddha, a group of monks wanted to do a quiet retreat away from the crowds of followers…
Love Works – But May Need Some Help – Ed And Deb Shapiro
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Every one of us, both directly and indirectly, affect each other…
Three Thieves That Steal Your Peace of Mind
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: The recent mega million-dollar drama surrounding FIFA and its president Sepp Blatter has taught us an invaluable lesson:
Why Meditation Can Appear Challenging
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: What is it about something as simple as sitting still and watching our breath that evokes panic or even fear?
Are You Happier Today Than You Were Yesterday?
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: We were in Thailand, attending a ten-day silent meditation retreat in the middle of a coconut grove…
It’s My Ego, Not Yours – Ed And Deb Shapiro
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: Ever caught yourself trying to defend your words or protect your actions…
How To Make Friends With Stress
by Ed and Deb Shapiro: A caveman out on a hunt or a soldier on the front line needs the stress response in his body in order to have the energy to fight…
