In today’s world, more success hasn’t necessarily brought us more happiness, and having more stuff hasn’t made us healthier. Wisdom traditions and the latest science on the mind tell us one thing in common:
What we are looking for outside is actually within.
This journey within is very personal. And every individual has to undertake it themselves. However this journey is also a difficult one. And like-minded travelers can help us find the energy to keep going, and stay on course. The Eikas Well Being Center is such a space. A space to find community. To discover ways to reconnect with your inner self. Finding harmony in our relationships with each other and the world around us.
You can browse through our curated resources on wellbeing.
● Managing stress
● Life purpose
● Self esteem
● Harmony in relationships
● Managing difficult emotions
● Developing a positive mindset
● Joy
● Hope and optimism
● Community wellbeing
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Practices
- Life is beautiful
In this practice, we celebrate life—with all its ups and downs. We reflect on the unique journey we’ve had so far and look ahead to… Read more: Life is beautiful - Your Best Possible Self
We all wish to become better—to live lives that feel happy and meaningful. But in this pursuit, we can sometimes lose our way by looking… Read more: Your Best Possible Self - Self-Compassion Break
Think of a time when you sat with a friend in pain, offering comfort just by being there. Perhaps you’ve also felt the power of… Read more: Self-Compassion Break
Events
- Event Report – Stories For Wellbeing
At our recent Think Tank session, a panel of educators came together to explore how stories can be used to reinforce lessons in wellbeing. We… Read more: Event Report – Stories For Wellbeing
Readings
- When We Worry About Someone We Love
Have you ever found yourself deeply worried about someone you love — perhaps a parent, a child, a partner, or a close friend? When we care for someone with all our heart, their happiness becomes inseparable from our own. Their smile lights us up. Their struggles weigh us down. Sometimes, this concern becomes so intense that it feels like we are worried sick. We often explain it by saying, “I’m very attached to them.” But what does it really mean to care deeply for someone — and how can we take care of them, especially when we feel helpless? Thich Nhat Hanh, the beloved Zen master, shares a story from the Pali Canon that offers gentle wisdom for such moments. - Where Does the Buddha Live?
We try many ways to find peace. We pray, visit places of worship, follow rituals, and read books. But sometimes, even after all that, the fear or pain doesn’t go away. What should we do then? A young boy once asked Thich Nhat Hanh a question— one that may hold a gentle answer for our own search. - Relationships: Nurturing our flower garden
Is there a friendship or relationship that you were very fond of in the start, but have sweet-sour tones now? Or someone you continue to love deeply, but some days, just being around them feels difficult? Relationships go through ups and downs, and the ones that weather the storms become our strongest support in the sea of existence. Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh, shows us how we can look at our relationships through the lens of nature.
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