Terra Sacra Time Lapses from Sean F. White You may be familiar with the power of meditation music to put you in a relaxed and deeper state of mind. But there are many visual meditation aids that work just as well. They usually incorporate meditation music as a soothing accompaniment to videos that are nothing […]
Who Am I? The Key to Discovering Your Deepest Sense of Self
You’ve probably heard about the common benefits of meditation, like gaining clarity, reducing stress, or calming an agitated mind. But throughout history, spiritual practitioners, both East and West, have also practiced meditation for another reason: awakening to one’s deepest sense of self. Your Deepest Sense of Self You don’t have to be a yogi tucked […]
Monkey Mind: Should You Be Striving to Have No Thoughts in Meditation?
Should your mind be completely empty, blank, and silent when meditating, utterly devoid of all thoughts? This is one of the most common questions people ask about the practice of meditation, and the answer varies depending on who you ask. But the simple, honest answer is: No. Thoughts are as natural as breathing, and almost […]
How to Meditate: 5 Things Every Meditator Must Know
Whether you’ve just decided to learn how to meditate or have been at it for some time, sooner or later you’re bound to discover that everyone who practices meditation experiences the exact same thing. Sure, the variety of spiritual experiences can vary tremendously—from little moments of bliss to full-on immersions in ecstatic states of cosmic […]
Meditation Techniques: 2 Paths to Freedom from our Busy Minds
Despite the huge variety of meditation techniques available to spiritual seekers around the world, there’s a secret that every meditator needs to know. There are really only two kinds of meditative practice: focused awareness and free awareness. Generally speaking, every meditation technique can be classed under one of these two categories, which have traditionally been […]