“The Awakening” Tending to my nourishment and pleasure isn’t something I was taught when I was younger. If anything, I was surrounded by those who would suffer for their nourishment and pleasure. I grew up in a society and culture that revered productivity and perseverance, driven to achieve the American dream at the expense of […]
5-step Formula to (Finally) Creating a Regular Meditation Habit
Meditation is a desirable habit to cultivate. There are hundreds of scientific benefits associated with regular meditation, and it is a key life habit that also sparks a chain reaction for other good habits to take hold, such as: Quality sleep Enhanced mood Better relationships Increased self-awareness If you’ve been wanting to start a regular meditation […]
The Best Way to Celebrate National Meditation Month
May marks the start of National Meditation Month 2018. Every day I hear someone say, “I should meditate.” Usually followed by a but (insert your but here). The buts are basically the same. I should meditate, but: It’s too difficult. I don’t have time. I can’t stop my thoughts. As a mentor and meditation teacher, […]
Distractions, Distractions Everywhere!
I run a meditation group at my office twice a week. Not too long ago, someone lamented after a session, “I couldn’t relax, I kept hearing the ticking of the clock – it was so distracting!” While I understand what she was saying, and certainly have had times when I was unable to let go […]
The Art of Embodied Listening
The new year is traditionally a time of resolution. We take stock of the past year and decide how we’d like to change or do better. We renounce what isn’t working and are filled with a renewed sense of hope. We are infused with a sense of possibility and confidence in our ability to achieve […]