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Apr 04 2012

Wherever You Go, There You Are

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Updated February 6, 2014. Many years after it was first published in 1994, Wherever You Go, There You Are, by mindfulness meditator, Jon Kabat-Zinn continues to be an important and influential book for those interested in learning about meditation. Jon Kabat-Zinn can explain meditation concepts simply–in a way that no one else can. His writing […]

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Apr 03 2012

Got the blues? Try Meditation for Depression

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Updated March 14, 2014. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, but it can also be used to fight depression. Mindfulness meditation can help you build your own inner resources and lift yourself into a more positive frame of mind. The following excerpts show how meditation for depression can help you find some […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Beginner, Benefits of Meditation, Lifestyle, Stress and Relaxation · Tagged: anxiety, depression, Meditate to Fight Depression, meditation reduces depression

Mar 28 2012

The Power of Being Present with Meditation

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Updated January 31, 2014 With meditation, you can access the power of being present. Do you have a memory of a moment when you experienced your life more fully, more deeply, more vividly? A moment when suddenly something came into complete focus. You weren’t planning the future or running over the past. You were keenly aware […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Beginner · Tagged: How to Be Present with Meditation, Present Moment Awareness

Jan 21 2012

Do I Need A Meditation Chair?

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Have you been wondering if a meditation chair is right for you? Here’s a quick tour of why you might need a meditation chair and what different types are available. Why use a meditation chair? Meditating is hard work. Don’t believe me? Try sitting still for half an hour on the floor. Going away on a Meditation Retreat sounds […]

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