I'd usually describe myself as a confident person. Even when I don't talk much, I'm pretty sure and believe in whatever I do. But there are some days, and it's been like this for me for as long as I can remember, that I would get so unsure, so insecure, and doubtful whether I'm enough or not. No matter how 'mindful' I try to be, just the tiniest thing could trigger all those insecurities to surface. Sometimes they don't stay as long, but way too often, those doubts would eat

Mindful Cove Meditation Instructor, Maya Takeda, shares her experiences on mentorship in an interview by Second Life Community. Read more

Landscaping in Second Life can be surprisingly meditative. There is something deeply satisfying about shaping a patch of virtual land, placing trees, softening paths, adjusting the light, and watching an empty parcel slowly become somewhere you actually want to linger. The best landscapes rarely come from filling every available space. They come from observation, patience, and knowing when to stop. Here are five simple guidelines for creating a landscape that feels polished,