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Stress Less, Focus More: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness for Men

With the constant demands of work, family, and life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and distracted. Mindfulness offers a practical way to improve focus, manage stress, and enhance mental well-being.

For many men, mindfulness isn’t about sitting cross-legged for hours – it’s about small, everyday shifts that bring clarity, awareness, and balance.

What Is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the simple practice of being fully present in the moment – aware of your thoughts, surroundings, and emotions without judgment. It’s not about clearing your mind but rather about paying attention to what’s happening right now. The benefits are backed by science: mindfulness can lower stress, boost concentration, and even improve sleep. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Finding Calm: Practical Spiritual Tools to Manage Stress for Men

Many men today face a fast-paced world where stress and anxiety can easily take a toll on their mental and physical well-being. Juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, and personal goals often leaves little room for genuine relaxation. While stress is inevitable, there are spiritual practices that can help you manage it effectively, creating a more robust, calmer foundation for handling life’s challenges.

Meditation: Finding Peace Amidst Chaos

Meditation may seem intimidating at first, but it’s one of the most effective tools for reducing stress and anxiety. Think of it as a pause button for your mind – a way to give yourself a break from constant mental chatter. Meditation doesn’t require a complicated routine; just five or ten minutes daily in a quiet space is enough to start. read more

By Alison Wem, ago

Rumi’s Reflections: Alison Wem’s Journal – Day 12

Everyone is overridden by

thoughts; that’s why

they have so much

heartache and sorrow.

Jalal al-Din Rumi

Having a strong intellect and the ability to reason things through is valued in society. Yet I observe the pressure the school system puts on our young people to ever obtain higher grades. I do wonder if we are robbing them of their childhood. It should be full of natural curiosity and discovery. Yet there is little time at school or perhaps at home to allow this to happen.

As a child, I enjoyed lovely days of ‘messing around in the garden or park’ looking at flowers, plants and insects, building camps and playing with water. Are children still able to regularly do this and come into bed tired and dirty? read more

By Alison Wem, ago