Meditation retreats involve much more than sitting silently and focusing on the breath. Meditation retreats are an opportunity for us to remove ourselves from the daily distractions that keep us from having time to think. Meditation retreats help us notice our inner dialogue, observe our breathing, and reflect on our current feelings and circumstances. Meditation retreats help […]
There are many truths about having a meditation practice waiting to be discovered by dedicated aspirants. A consistent practice can go beyond the effects of calmness and stress relief. A daily meditation habit can transform your life. Below are 108 truths about your meditation practice. There are many paths that lead to meditation, but ultimately […]
Below are the most common meditation distractions I keep hearing from students. Unfortunately, the majority of the time this keeps them from continuing their practices or even beginning one in the first place. However, the majority of people experience these and given effort and patience, they can be overcome. 1| Mind wandering. We meditate in order to […]
While growing up, the first thing my mom would do in the morning was put the television on to watch the news. I cannot even tell you how hard that was as a teenager on family trips sharing a hotel room with my parents and wanting to just sleep in for as long as I […]
Of the almost 5 years of meditating daily, I have noticed significant differences in myself not only ‘off the pillow,’ but also while sitting. As we form an everyday practice, our brains begin recruiting cells to form new pathways, helping us to develop positive habits and behaviors. We can witness these physiological changes even while […]
Many people very enthusiastically begin a meditation practice with the hopes of achieving some sort of outcome. Some common goals include, wanting to sleep better, feel calmer, and lower anxiety. These are very much within reach. In fact, the results of a steady meditation practice will eventually lead one to experience these benefits, the key […]
Disclaimer: This is not your average post on how to begin meditating. This guide requires you to do the initial work leading up to a practice. It requires you to be conscious of your words and actions. This is not only about creating the right atmosphere, rather an honest account of what it takes on […]
There are many things we can do for ourselves each day to keep our spirits lifted and our consciousness elevated. These intentional practices start to become second nature once we incorporate them into our daily lives. Below are 20 ideas to help you get started on creating an every day spiritual practice that works for […]