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Articles and readings on mindfulness and meditation
Living in Your Mind's Prison? How to Step Out and Taste Real Life
Most of us aren't experiencing life. We're avoiding it inside our heads, in thoughts, unconscious patterns and expectations. The moment you notice it, you start to taste real life.
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Present Moment Reminders: Notifications That Bring You Back to Now
Most of us get through the day with a busy mind. A new, free feature in the Okaz app sends you reminders at random times to come back to this moment, and Zakoor breathes with you three times, slowly.
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Intermittent Breathing: 7 Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life
We brush our teeth every day, and our inner world needs daily care too. Meet Intermittent Breathing, the new exercise in the Okaz app, and Okaz Premium.
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Security is a lie
Work, fear of the boss, chasing a paycheck, and then AI takes your place? Before all that, there is one question to ask: why are you here? And why the security we chase is just an illusion.
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How does the devil think?
The story of Iblis and Adam holds two lessons about the devilish part inside us: arrogance and comparison, and forgetting that we all come from one source. And why love is the strongest cure.
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The truth about our relationships
Most of our relationships are shared interests dressed up in big names. On meditation, learning to enjoy your own company, and why that makes your relationships truer.
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Mind ≠ Brain
Before you try to stop your mind, get to know it. On the mind as a bundle of thoughts, why we were so relaxed as kids, and where anxiety comes from.
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Who makes you happy?
A street mural in Ireland with one word crossed out. On being born complete, the white-knight fairy tale, and why no one can make you happy but you.
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Failure is your choice!
A company turned you down? Apply to ten more. On rejection, our obsession with outside results, and life as a journey with no final stop.
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Stop pretending!
Most people aren't really happy, and the reason is simple: pretending. On forced smiles, being scared of ourselves, and why acceptance is the key.
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A Quick Technique for Stress
A quick double inhale and a long breath out through the mouth, with your eyes resting on the empty space ahead. A technique that takes seconds, before an interview or in the middle of a meeting or an argument, and what research says about the sigh.
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What Is Success?
Success isn't one big moment at the end of the road. It's a chain of moments you were present for. On the stairs, the film in your head, and what research says about a wandering mind.
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Living in fear and justifying yourself?
If you keep justifying yourself somewhere, you may be in the wrong place. On fear of what people say, being your own person, and the value of time.
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Tesla Breathing, a Cosmic Code
In for 3, hold for 6, out for 9. A breathing exercise built on Tesla's numbers, and what the science says about long exhales and 528 Hz music.
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Call on your heart
When your mind turns against you, arguing with it rarely works. Slow breathing, about six breaths a minute, gives your heart a way to calm things down.
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The art of pausing
Waiting for food and checking every app? A look at activity without purpose and the small gaps we don’t always need to fill.
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Difficult moments can wake you up
Why can a small comment stay with you all day? A reflection on inherited expectations and the situations that make us reconsider them.
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What do we do with negative thoughts and feelings?
When a thought keeps returning all day, notice whether it helps you act or simply wears you out. A reflection on difficult feelings, attention, and making room for rest.
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What Does “Devil” Mean—and Who’s Holding the Wheel?
Ever reacted quickly and regretted it later? A reflection on fear, survival instinct, and using your energy instead of letting it use you.
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Stop Begging for Love—Where Do You Start?
How much of yourself do you edit to earn a little approval? A candid look at self-acceptance, family expectations, and staying on your own side.
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The Story of "Shiva" and the 112 Techniques: How to Transcend Your Mind
Have you heard the legend of the first master and the 112 meditation techniques? Discover the incredible story behind the oldest practical exercises designed to master the human mind and transcend its limits. Uncover the secrets passed down through thousands of years, and learn how practicing just one technique can completely transform your life and make you feel born again!
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My Debut Music Album is Out: Blending Art & Science for Ultimate Relaxation!
Get ready for a musical journey that brings you ultimate peace! My debut album "Sunrosa" is out now, offering a unique blend of art and science. Discover how I integrated Alpha wave frequencies in a special edition to clear your mind, soothe your nerves, and help you reach true inner peace. Grab your headphones and experience the ultimate "chill mode" today!
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Tired of Screens and Devices? The Story of the "Apple" We Bite Into Every Day!
Tired of screen addiction and constant distraction? Discover how our relationship with technology today mirrors the story of the very first "apple"! This article highlights our personal responsibility in mindlessly consuming smart devices, and how our lack of awareness passes the "sin" of distraction to future generations. Remember... the problem is you, not the device!
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This Photo is No Mere Coincidence!
Is the World Cup final clash between Messi and Lamine Yamal just a coincidence? That famous viral 2007 photo hides a reality much deeper than pure luck! Discover how parental support, a nurturing environment, and the "domino effect" play a crucial role in creating champions, and how our conscious choices are what truly give events their lasting value.
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🤫 The Magic Technique to Relieve Stress
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed out before a major event? Discover this simple, "magic" breathing technique in just 3 easy steps! Learn a quick, effective method derived from yoga to instantly relieve pressure, clear your mind, and regain total control of your nerves in a matter of seconds, anywhere you are.
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Projection and Enlightenment 👁️⃤
Young lady or old woman? What you see in this optical illusion reveals how you view the world! Discover how a clear, enlightened mind gives you the ultimate freedom to process your thoughts and memories without letting them ruin your day. Learn how to reach this state and slow down your pace with the Okaz app.
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The reason for Arab failure
Why are we Arabs "stuck in the middle"? Caught between the lethargy of the East and the anxiety of the West, we are living in a state of denial that has driven many to flee, shed their identity, and wear a "wig" of disguise. Read this hard-hitting diagnosis of our reality and discover how drawing inspiration from the true essence of our Golden Age is the only way to escape the cycle—instead of constantly blaming others for our lost way.
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Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms of Our Illusions, Not Diseases
Are you constantly battling depression or anxiety? Discover how we build our own castles of illusion, trapping ourselves in an endless cycle of suffering. This post offers a simple, hard-hitting message on how to stop resisting life, accept the reality of "empty hands," and finally find genuine freedom and inner peace.
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Don't Live as Someone Else's Robot!
Have you ever been asked to leave your feelings at the door to be more "professional"? Drawing from a real experience inside the halls of Google, this post uncovers the "professionalism" trap and how corporate systems try to turn you into an obedient robot. Discover why holding onto your humanity, spontaneity, and heart is your greatest weapon in the age of AI—and why you should never sacrifice your soul to become just another cog in someone else's machine!
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Lost and Getting Nowhere? Your Guide to Understanding Your Desires and Finding Peace
Feeling lost or running in circles? Caught between chasing money and power, or faking spirituality just to escape society's judgment, the true answer lies in self-honesty. Discover how to understand your deepest desires, break free from self-deception, and stop living a life of "half-measures" to finally achieve genuine inner peace and spontaneity.
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