Discussions about Readings

A good poem invites us to slow down and reflect on what is truly important. Is there a poem you've read that inspired you to live more simply, healthily, and wisely? Why do you resonate with this piece of poetic writing? Do remember to indicate in your comment the poet's name and link to the re

#Read10 Many thanks to CNY for giving me this opportunity to reconnect with this book that I had bought in 2016! >.< In this book we can explore how, with mindfulness training, we can literally rewire our brains for leadership excellence. "Would you agree with me when I say that all success a

#Read08 Diamond Mind. A Psychology of Meditation. The image of the diamond its sparkling purity "is suggestive of the ever-present enlightened mind which is within each one of us. ... It goes further. The diamond is the hardest of gems, and manifests an adamantine quality. Its power serves all ob

#Read05 relax and be aware--MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR CLARITY, CONFIDENCE, AND WISDOM This book was gifted to me by my sister-in-law before I flew off to Beijing to commence my expatriate life for the second time in 2021 January. It has a profound helpful approach to mindfulness training in the a

Waking up this early morning looking at the rising sun there came a surge of sorrow remembering my beloved late nephew…… A niàn emerged and I though of this book—No Mud, No Lotus. "Being able to enjoy happiness doesn’t require that we have zero suffering. In fact, the art of happiness is also th

I draw and write simple quotes daily on mindfulness, relationships, life, etc. for my Instagram posts (@MingMindfulness). Thought to share the mindfulness ones with everyone here, I hope it inspires you to pause, reflect or sit.

#Read09 Did not expect to receive this gift in September 2019 when I was CEO of a well know local education group. This very diligent and kind Operation Manager reminded me to slow down and take good care of myself. "The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to." Many thanks to Cynthia a

#Read07 I used to be very easily agitated (mostly being too judgmental) or even got angry when facing difficult situations. Things had improved a great deal since I practice mindfulness whenever and wherever I can, especially for the most challenging past five years. "When you get angry, go bac

#Read04 In this book--Meditation on Perception, Ten Healing Practices to Cultivate Mindfulness, Bhante Gunaratana focuses on "how perception can be used as an object of meditation. In Buddhist teachings, perception is one of the basic constituents of the body and mind. It includes the information

Which mindfulness / wellbeing book do you read over and over again? How has this book changed your life? Please feel free to share by commenting below. May you shine with happiness, Erin Curator, niàn

Today is the last day of the Lunar Tiger year, we will be welcoming the friendly and adorable Rabbit when the clock strikes 00:00 January 22, 2023. The custom is to stay up all night on New Year's Eve (守岁Shǒusuì) together with our family to see the new year in. I had long abandoned this practice an

#Read06 "The definitive book on the science of meditation . Rigorously researched and deeply illuminating... A must-read for anyone interested in the hidden potential of the human mind." | Daniel Gilbert "For long-term meditators, those who have done about 1,000 hours or more of practice, th

#Read03 Finally got hold of this book when I visited Kinokuniya on Dec 27 last year after 23 months away from home. Deepest gratitude to Coach Erin LEE when she introduced this transformative gift while she conducted the Mindful Listening practice during her weekly Take A Pause program. Intent

The Art of Communication | Thich Nhat Hanh I bought this wonderful wisdom on April 15, 2015 at Kinokuniya bookstore Singapore when I first relocated back from Beijing after 4.5 years of work then. During that period of time I was constantly angry and causing my loved ones so much stress without my