Do you believe in transformation? It’s kind of a funny word when it comes to people. Caterpillars and butterflies are one thing, but how does it apply to us? Meditation and Transformation It’s simpler than you might think, and I want to demystify it for you. I also want to help you understand the mysterious […]
Mindfulness Techniques: 5 Reasons You Should Try Mindful Exercise
I have two anchors for my soul and sanity each day, and they are meditation and exercise. Every morning before I go to work I turn down the noise in my head on the meditation cushion and tune up my body at the gym. Until recently, I never thought much about the relationship between these […]
A Little Known Secret about Sex and Meditation
Sex and Meditation When I first started meditating, I never thought that sex was going to play such an important role in my practice. Surprisingly, the sexual impulse has been the most powerful catalyst in helping me to see through the veil of the mind and establish a rich meditation practice. Indeed, there is new […]
The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
Mindfulness, as explained by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a renowned mindfulness meditation teacher, “means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally.” In other words, it is a conscious direction of our awareness. To be mindful, one must be purposely aware of oneself. Michelle Fajkus of Elephant Journal describes the four foundations of […]
The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes
The Practice of Contemplative Photography, by Andy Karr and Michael Wood, teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to […]