Elsy Westin

On the path of awakening, I’ve noticed there’s no straight line. There are waves, falls, revelations, retreats, moments of ecstasy, and heavy silences. But there are key moments — questions that break something in you… or rather, in your mind. Some of…

How Buddhist Psychology Changed My Perspective on Life Reading about Buddhist psychology has given me a new way of understanding my thoughts, emotions, and challenges. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that suffering doesn’t come from …

Gratitude is not just a fleeting thought of appreciation for what we have. When we consciously practice gratitude, we shift our entire inner chemistry—from a state of fight or flight, where the body releases cortisol and adrenaline, keeping us tense a…

If you have no goal in life, no dream, no direction, then you drift along with the waves of existence. And there’s nothing wrong with that, but you won’t get anywhere either. On the other hand, if you choose to have a purpose, even if it’s just one …

On a chilly January morning, as snowflakes danced softly through the air and the world seemed covered in a sparkling white blanket, little Lexie sat by the window, her wide eyes watching the snow settle over the meadow outside. It was Lexie’s first w…

It was a cool autumn afternoon, and Alex had come to visit his grandparents’ house in the village. The air was crisp, and the trees had begun to change color, their leaves painting the landscape in shades of gold and red. Alex sat on the porch, sketch…

One quiet summer morning, Alex was running through the field behind his house. The air was fresh, and the soft grass tickled his feet. At the edge of the forest, his silver-grey kitten with white paws, Lexie, was perched on a rock, watching a butter…