Old habits are hard to break. New ones, like meditation, are equally hard to create. Especially when they go against old habits. Think about it for a second. To break old habits and create new ones requires a double dose of motivation and self-discipline. Recently, I made a startling discovery about the statistics behind creating new […]
5 Simple Steps To Create A Meditation Habit That Sticks
It’s New Years. The resolutionaries are on the march. You’re armed with new goals and visions for 2015. For example, it’s a fabulous moment to start a new meditation practice. But have you thought about how you’re going to make it stick? How can you create the habits that are going to help you thrive […]
What Does Meditation Feel Like?
What does meditation feel like? When you let go very deeply, what’s happening in your awareness? There are different hallmarks of deep meditation. As you move deeper into meditation, you begin to recognize these for yourself. Here are two key characteristics of deep meditation you might recall from your own experience. Nowhere To Go When […]
What Is The Dark Side Of Meditation?
Does meditation have a dark side? Can a three thousand year old practice promoted by the Dalai Lama actually harm you? Well, the simple answer is yes. Like any new endeavor taken to extremes without proper guidance and preparation, it’s not without its risks. But it’s complex, and if you are interested in meditation, it’s […]
How To Master The Art of Being Alone
“All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” – Blaise Pascal Do you ever feel lonely? Who doesn’t? We’re mammals after all and we were made to touch, dream, and be together. The older I get, the more true that feels to me. But we live in a […]