What is presence exactly? And how does it relate to mindfulness and living in the present moment? Recently I had an extraordinary experience. It happened while I was walking down the street in my neighborhood. And it got me thinking about mindful presence and how we each experience our world. But before we go any further, […]
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 […]
How To Quiet Your Mind In Meditation
What’s your biggest question about meditation? I bet I can guess. After meditating for 20 years, I’ve learned a lot about mindfulness and meditation. But since I started writing about meditation a year ago, there’s one question that people ask me more than any other. At first it surprised me, but then I realized it’s […]