There are a lot of misconceptions in the world of contemporary spirituality when it comes to mindfulness training and attaining deeper inner peace. One of the most common seems to be the idea that people who take meditation seriously should never get angry, upset, frustrated, or have intense emotional responses of any kind. But as […]
Extreme Meditation: Vipassana
Most people associate meditation with sitting quietly for 20 or 30 minutes, silently focusing and gaining a new awareness of oneself. This can be a challenge in itself, so how do you think you’d handle 10 straight days of it? Now what if there could be no eye contact with others, no phones or internet, […]
Enjoy & Appreciate the Beauty of Nature: A Flower Meditation
The beauty of spring is upon us and summer is fast approaching. With more sunshine and longer days, now is the perfect time to take a mindful walk with nature. Be present with each step, enjoy and appreciate the delicate beauty and intricacies of your surroundings. Lilian Cheung penned this flower meditation for Huffington Post, […]
What is Mindfulness, Really?
Updated February 7, 2014. What is mindfulness? It’s often described as being “in the moment.” Yet it’s much more than that. Watch this short video (1.5 mins) and hear Jon Kabat-Zinn explain the concept of mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? [It’s] the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally. BIO: Jon Kabat-Zinn, […]