Contentment is an inner feeling that all of us have available. We are programed to look outside, rather than inside. We find that inner self through observation and becoming aware.

Anger can be a a great tool to give us energy to manifest change. But just like fire, which can cook a wonderful meal or burn down the house, anger can also destroy us.

No one criticizes us more than our own mind. And worst of all we do not even know that we are doing it. Most thoughts when we are not engaged are mental repetition. These thoughts are in the background. They come from our subconscious mind.

Compassion connects us to others and brings our innate natural nurturing feeling to the surface. We feel fulfilled when we help our fellow man. We want to be connected to our world. Compassion is when we give without expecting anything in return, when we are kind just to be so. Compassion takes us to a feeling that we are all one. Life with compassion takes on meaning and purpose.  

The alpha state of mind activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Therefore, if we want health of body and mind, we need to bring our mind into alpha states. We can live our life in an alpha state. It is called mindfulness.