When the great mystic poet Rumi was asked, “How should one meditate?” his reply was simply, “Close your eyes and surrender.” Entering the unknown Meditation is a conscious practice of letting go of the mind. That means consciously entering into a space in which we authentically and literally know nothing. This is a very practical […]
5-step Formula to (Finally) Creating a Regular Meditation Habit
Meditation is a desirable habit to cultivate. There are hundreds of scientific benefits associated with regular meditation, and it is a key life habit that also sparks a chain reaction for other good habits to take hold, such as: Quality sleep Enhanced mood Better relationships Increased self-awareness If you’ve been wanting to start a regular meditation […]
With Meditation We Can Remain Steady Through Any Storm
When we meditate it is good to remain as still as we possibly can and here’s why. Our physical stillness in meditation is a metaphor for not moving inwardly. In deep meditation we discover an inner stillness that is not an act of being still as much as it is a discovery of an […]
Living In The Grey
Scrolling through an online feed, I came across this inspirational quote, “Be kind to others, even when others can’t be kind to you.” It was complete with a clean font and a scenic background. On immediate reflection, that’s a nice piece of advice. However, I have more than one client who is working on setting […]
When People Say “We Are One”, What Are They Talking About?
I entered onto the spiritual path in earnest at a time when the profound esoteric wisdom of the East was being pursued earnestly in many circles. Some of us decided to pursue awakening and enlightenment with single pointed dedication. We lived in communities, did extreme amounts of practices, traveled to India, spent time with […]