Meditation is the rage. Everyone is talking about it. You hear about it on the 5:00 news, read about it in grocery store magazines…Even your doctor recommends it. And when people talk about meditating, they all say how good it is for you. But the unspoken truth is that mediation can be hard—physically hard. Sitting […]
How To Achieve Mindful Living? Just Mind The Gap!
I want to bust a myth associated with what it truly means to “practice mindfulness.” And I want to share some tips about how to bring mindfulness into your life. I have found that the most common misconception about mindfulness meditation is that it can only be achieved “on the cushion.” That is, unless we are sitting […]
OM065: From Islam To Enlightenment And Back Again (Mindfulness And Pregnancy Series)
What does a mindful approach to pregnancy look like and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it’s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a […]
Mindfulness And The Myth Of The Unreal Other
“That dude cut me off! What a jerk!” is a sentiment I *may* have expressed a few times in my life. But what do I truly know about the other driver? When I call him a jerk, I’m basing my entire opinion of this person’s ability to drive, and even their character, on one […]
OM064: How To Practice Vipassana Meditation
What is Vipassana meditation and how do you practice it? According to many, Vipassana meditation is the actual practice that gave rise to the Buddha’s enlightenment over two and a half thousand years ago. Today, Vipassana is considered one of the most popular forms of Buddhist meditation. In the West, it was popularized by contemporary American […]