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 […]
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, […]
Intuitive Alignment – Reconnecting to Our Intuitive Ground
As an intuitive mentor, healer, and fellow spiritual explorer, I encounter a lot of individuals who have a longing to be connected to their intuition. They yearn to be in a state of flow and trust in their natural direction and inner wisdom. The ironic thing is most people are already accessing their intuition on […]
How Stable Is Your Confidence? Exploring Running, Money, and Stillness
I’ve been meditating daily for about 18 years. I’ve been selling professionally for almost 16 years (I was previously a social worker). I’ve been running as a spiritual practice for 15 years. Typically, these three areas act as a virtuous circle in my life; my activity in one area will energize and inspire novelty in the others, which then reciprocate. But […]
Distractions, Distractions Everywhere!
I run a meditation group at my office twice a week. Not too long ago, someone lamented after a session, “I couldn’t relax, I kept hearing the ticking of the clock – it was so distracting!” While I understand what she was saying, and certainly have had times when I was unable to let go […]