Mindfulness is EVERYWHERE these days. McMindfulness I have even heard it called by some. But what is mindfulness and what part might it have to play in leading a more meaningful life? What is mindfulness? At any given moment there are an almost infinite number of different things, often sensory, that we could choose to … Continue reading
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Letting go of language
Intrusive thoughts can come in the form of images. But for people suffering from a crisis of meaning, such thoughts often come in the form of words, sentences and questions: ‘What’s the point of it all?’ ‘Why am I here?’ ‘What is the meaning of my life?’ For many, there will be a tendency to … Continue reading
Anxiety as a gateway through which we must pass
It’s not always the case, but a sense of meaninglessness can be accompanied by feelings of anxiety. This might be in any of a hundred different ways. For some it might be an occasional pang, triggered by the ending of a happy family gathering and the departing of guests. For others it might be more … Continue reading