Nurturing a Flexible Mind
April 15, 2013 | by Faisal Hoque
Along with the billions around the globe, I suffer from the daily grind of life, the challenges of leading others, and coping with a constantly changing world. My affinity with mindful living is not grounded in any kind of scientific research — rather from my roots in Eastern philosophy and constant self-analysis.
Several decades ago, the term “mindfulness” used to imply Eastern mysticism related to the spiritual journey of a person, originated by Gautama Buddha. Buddhists believe that being “well, happy, and peaceful” comes from practicing “mindful” living. Today, from self-help gurus to business leaders, and scientists to politicians, many talk about “mindfulness.”
On a wintry New England day, I walked into a small yoga studio in Stamford, Conn. I was privy to a special meditation session on mindfulness led by Bhante Wimala, a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk. Bhante was sitting with his legs crossed into the lotus position and perched slightly above us on an elevated seating area. It felt like I was in the presence of Siddhartha Gautama — the Buddha — himself. Read the full article @HuffPost.
