Silent Mind Blog

There’s a lot to be said for swiftly pursuing what you want. But when you take your time on something important, it can give you the experience you need to pursue subsequent goals with more confidence.

In some ways, making a resolution is like putting the cart before the horse. You’re focusing on an end result. Actually, one could argue that so few of us fulfill our annual resolutions because we are only driven by results. An intention, however, can help show you how to get there. An intention puts you in the frame of mind to accomplish your goals. It sets the mood for achieving, not just receiving whatever it is you desire.

For the most part, singing bowls exist just fine on their own. They look beautiful on a shelf or desk, patiently waiting to be played. However, you can extend the life of your singing bowl by giving it the proper care it needs every now and then. Here are 10 of our best tips for taking care of a singing bowl.

At Silent Mind, many of our customers are brand new to singing bowls, in concept and practice. Every now and then, we receive a question along the lines of, “Who really invented singing bowls?” While we love answering each and every question we get, this is the one that’s a little difficult to answer.