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Dec 06 2013

Monkey Mind: Should You Be Striving to Have No Thoughts in Meditation?

Should your mind be completely empty, blank, and silent when meditating, utterly devoid of all thoughts? This is one of the most common questions people ask about the practice of meditation, and the answer varies depending on who you ask. But the simple, honest answer is: No. Thoughts are as natural as breathing, and almost […]

Written by Thomas Dixon · Categorized: Beginner, Spirituality · Tagged: how to meditate, how to meditate properly, How to Quiet Your Mind During Meditation, Monkey Mind

Nov 22 2013

Meditation for Beginners: A 3-Step Guide for Daily Meditation

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I was first introduced to meditation through a book on martial arts. Kneeling on the floor of my bedroom as a teenager, I did my best to follow the book’s instructions, closing my eyes and attempting to visualize a bright, perfect sphere of light. I was only able to do it for a minute or […]

Written by Thomas Dixon · Categorized: Beginner, Lifestyle, Stress and Relaxation, Techniques · Tagged: how to meditate, how to meditate properly, meditation for beginners, meditation tips, steps to meditate

Nov 14 2013

2 Ways to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere

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You may meditate regularly and have found the profound benefits of relaxation and stress reduction associated with meditation practice. But there might be times when stress still gets the best of you and you just wish you could get back to your cushion to settle down. You may not be able to stop and meditate, […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Beginner, Guided Meditations, Stress and Relaxation, Techniques · Tagged: guided meditation, how to meditate, Meditate at work, meditation techniques, quick meditation, visualization

Nov 07 2013

What's the Difference Between Daydreaming and Meditating?

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What is the difference between daydreaming and meditating? Many beginner meditators may ask this question. It seems logical that sitting quietly and letting your mind wander would be a way of going inward, but you should pay attention to your intentions. See this article by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of IBN Live about demystifying the […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Practice Tips · Tagged: daydreaming and meditation, focused awareness, how to meditate, meditation for beginners, what is meditation

Nov 05 2013

In the Zone: How to Meditate

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We first need to learn how to meditate and then practice meditation regularly to achieve the results we want. We all know the many fantastic benefits of a daily meditation practice. Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, have found that traditional meditation is far more beneficial for stressed-out workers than simple relaxation or visualization. And that’s not […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Beginner, Benefits of Meditation, Habits, Stress and Relaxation, Techniques · Tagged: how to meditate, meditation for beginners, meditation techniques, what is meditation

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