A few years ago, I adopted a small library of spiritual books from a friend of mine. When I asked him why he was getting rid of all these amazing tomes he told me that he didn’t feel that meditation and spiritual practice was relevant given the state of the world any longer. His attitude […]
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Too Busy to Meditate? Tips to Make Time (Part 2)
In my last article I shared ways to reconsider what it means to say you are too “busy” when it comes to making room in your life for practices like meditation. For many people the thought of adding a beautiful, spacious meditation into their day seems like a great idea, but most have no idea how […]
Too Busy For Meditation? Part 1
As someone interested in meditation, you have no doubt heard about the myriad of benefits to be gained from making this path a regular part of your life. You already know about the positive effects on everything from brain health, to your relationships and how many elite athletes and successful business people attribute their success […]
How To Balance Meditation, Parenting, and the Spiritual Life
I am a meditator and yoga teacher. These practices have brought depth to my life and helped me find perspective and purpose. But a year and a half ago, I became a mom for the first time. As you might expect, it’s had a big impact on my practice, but not in the way […]