Wainwright Oliver
Location: Berlin, Germany
Wainwright Oliver is a modern mindfulness coach and productivity mentor who helps people stay grounded and clear in the chaos of urban life.
Experience
With a background in cognitive science and over a decade of daily meditation practice, Wainwright teaches how mindfulness can sharpen focus, reduce stress, and support high-performance living. His work blends calm presence with a structured, results-oriented approach.
Education
M.Sc. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Edinburgh
Certified Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Instructor
Posts
Acceptance and Surrender: Finding Peace with Endings and Change
In a world that rewards control and constant improvement, embracing acceptance and surrender can feel counterintuitive—even risky. Yet these practices are at the heart of meeting endings, change, and even our fear of death with more peace.
Letting Go: The Real Story Behind Zen Parables and Our Search for Clarity
Modern life rewards control—yet we’re often told to let go. The story of letting go, echoed in Zen tales and the parable of the blind men and the elephant, isn’t about giving up, but seeing more clearly. If control hasn’t brought you peace, maybe it’s time to try a new story.
Acceptance as an Active Path: Letting Go Without Giving Up
Most of us see acceptance as a passive surrender, but true acceptance is quietly active. With mindfulness, acceptance becomes a skill—not just letting go of expectations, but learning how to engage with life’s changes with less friction.
Letting Go of Identity: Rethinking Ego in Spiritual Awakening
Most high achievers push toward a clear sense of self, yet the process of spiritual awakening can mean letting go of identity — or at least loosening our hold on it.
Wisdom Fables for Awakening: Ancient Stories, Modern Insight
In a hurried, hyper-connected world, wisdom fables for awakening remind us that insight often comes from the simplest stories. These ancient tales are more than just moral lessons — they challenge us to see ourselves more clearly, even when life feels muddy. Let’s look at what these parables can reveal in our daily search for clarity.
The Parable of the Empty Cup: Why Letting Go Makes Room for Wisdom
In the pursuit of wisdom and growth, it’s easy to fill our minds with strategies, opinions, and answers until there’s no space left for anything new. The parable of the empty cup offers a fresh look at why letting go—at the right moment—is essential for insight and learning.