We at IPWS absolutely love Shanghai, but we also know that this fast-paced, dynamic city can be overwhelming at times. This month, IPWS annual sponsor, Octave, helps us all stay balanced in our daily lives by sharing practical techniques for Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness is involved in various religious and secular traditions, from Hinduism and Buddhism to […]