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I Want to Forgive, But Why Can’t I?
There may be someone you truly want to forgive. You may have told yourself many times: It’s over.I want to move on.I don’t want to carry this anymore. Maybe years have passed. The person may no longer be in your life. What happened is already over. And yet, the moment...
Why Can’t We Control Our Emotions?
Have you ever told yourself, “I shouldn’t be angry,” but still felt angry? Or tried to stop worrying, only to find the same anxious thoughts coming back again and again? We often think we should be able to control our emotions. We try to calm ourselves down, think...
The Importance of Reflection
Seeing Your Life from a New Perspective Deep within us, there is already a true mind that is peaceful, clear, and complete. Yet many of us live with anxiety, stress, resentment, regret, and endless thoughts. Why is it so difficult to experience the peace that is...
Starting Meditation at 85: A Journey to a Clearer Mind
Starting something new at 85 years old may not feel easy. But sometimes, an unexpected challenge can lead us in a completely new direction. One of our members began meditation at Long Island Meditation in mid-June 2025 after experiencing mental lapses. His doctor...
A talk with a tree
The Timeless Wisdom of Nature In life, we are constantly surrounded by change—seasons shift, circumstances evolve, and even our own emotions fluctuate like the wind. Yet, amidst this endless flow, there is something within us that remains untouched, unchanging....
Want a life of a tree?
A tree’s traits mirror the mind’s journey. Its roots represent stability and grounding, much like a mind rooted in self-awareness. The trunk symbolizes resilience, enduring life’s challenges. Branches, like our thoughts, expand toward possibility, while leaves reflect...
Tips For Achieving Spiritual Enlightenment
1. Self-reflection Be honest with yourself! Spiritual awakening is about changing your perspective about the world, others and yourself. In order to achieve this, you must look honestly at yourself and see things objectively---Your faults, your mistakes, your ego,...
How do you stop living with regrets?
How the feeling of regret affect our life? Thoughts fuel emotions. If you don’t like, what you’re feeling step back and examine what you’re thinking. Pain is inevitable, but you’ll suffer a lot less if you disengage from your thoughts.” (Buddha)In all cultures, humans...
How to release anxiety
Meditation helps relieving anxiety