Mindfulness is everywhere right now. But do you know what it actually is? Like many things that get press coverage and go mainstream, it’s easy to think you know all about it. But what if, like most people, you’re still not clear what the profound benefits of mindfulness actually are? And what if those benefits […]
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Quiet the Mind – Tips to Calm a Busy Brain when Meditating
Updated January 30, 2014. We’ve all been told to quiet the mind when we meditate, but we also experience some sort of “chatter” in our minds–our thoughts may wander from our worries about the day to our fantasies of tomorrow, to whether we remembered to turn off the stove or pay the cable bill. Distracting […]
The Best Way to Celebrate National Meditation Month
May marks the start of National Meditation Month 2018. Every day I hear someone say, “I should meditate.” Usually followed by a but (insert your but here). The buts are basically the same. I should meditate, but: It’s too difficult. I don’t have time. I can’t stop my thoughts. As a mentor and meditation teacher, […]
8 Common Meditation Myths: What’s the “Right” Way to Meditate?
If your Facebook feed is any indication, the right way to meditate is wearing a tank top and sitting on cross-legged on a mountain with a smile on your lips as your head points slightly to the sky. But when has Facebook given you good instructions? There are many ways to meditate, all of which […]