The Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble Truths serve as the foundation of all the Buddha's teachings that deal with suffering.

In his book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the course of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.  Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness and love.  Here are the four agreements.

“Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now.” 
- Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are.

The following story is adapted from Kent Nerbern's Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace, a book about the spirit of one of the most universally inspiring figures in history: St. Francis of Assisi.

Bernie Siegal, MD, understands how powerful it can be to love your life.  

A recent study at Roosevelt University supports the power of a "joie de vivre."  The study examined the happiness levels of 674 pairs of elderly twins, followed in the study for a median of 9 years.  Results revealed a significant link between self-reported well-being and longevity.  On average, the twins who reported being happier were more likely to live longer.