9 Powerful Life Lessons From Studying with a Monk

'When I was 18 years old, I suffered from anxiety and stomach problems. A compassionate physician and practicing Buddhist referred me to a Taoist monk who specialized in meditation and martial arts. I ended up healing myself of anxiety and stomach issues by doing meditation, and went on a great journey of self-discovery.

Here are 9 lessons I learned while studying with a monk:'

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Do Affirmations Work?

'According to American memoirist Augusten Burroughs, affirmations or the process of repeating positive words may boost the spirits of already happy people but can leave sad people feeling worse.'


'Burroughs questions the validity of affirmations and whether they work. Scientists are divided in their opinion. But the majority concludes that self-affirmations have the power to change people's lives and reiterate what sages have been saying all this while. Science also says that positive self-talk definitely brings about changes in the brain.'

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Earthing: Health Benefits from being Grounded

'Earthing' or 'grounding' has been getting a lot of attention of late in certain communities, so about a week ago I decided to take a look. Here, in summary is what I've learned.

What is 'earthing'?

Earthing is the practice of connecting the body with earth by touching skin to a conductive material such as grass (preferably wet), wet sand, a river, lake or sea.

Why would you want to do that?

When the body loses contact with the earth it can carry a positive voltage relative to the Earth. Some people believe this is not good for health and wellbeing. Earthing the body returns the voltage to zero which is, supposedly better for us.'

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