Visualization, also called imaging, is a simple process that involves conjuring a mental image of something that conveys happiness, warmth, or peaceful feelings for you. For example, you might remember a meadow or farm from your childhood, a waterfall, a picnic site, a scene from a movie, a favorite cousin, Read more…
By Christa Hogan “The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it–just don’t get lost in it.” ~ Ram Dass I was recently pondering the changes I’ve seen in myself over the past year since I resolved to explore mindfulness, bring awareness to my thoughts, and regularly practice meditation. Read more…
Although meditation has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, many people are still confused about what exactly meditation is. They’ve heard of all the wonderful health, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation, but are not sure where to start. One of the greatest misconceptions is that all meditation is the Read more…
By Trevor McDonald Have you experienced trauma in your life? What about hurt? Have you ever been deeply afraid of something? Every person on this earth can probably answer yes to at least one of these questions. With love and happiness comes adversity. Life is all about balance. But when Read more…
By Andy Lavelle Stress is ever-present, especially at work. There are always deadlines and difficult co-workers. There are budget issues and creative differences. And stress at work can make a significant impact on your heart health. That’s important for many more people than you might realize, because over 90 million Read more…
By Charles A. Francis So you’re interested in learning mindfulness meditation, and wondering if it’s for you? Well, you’re not alone. You’ve probably heard about the practice, and have many questions, maybe even some doubts. Maybe you have trouble seeing the benefit of sitting still doing nothing when you could Read more…
By Scott Dziadul I first began using meditation for anxiety and stress a few years ago. Things were changing in my life, and I really wasn’t ready for it to be different. So I did the last thing I could think of to try and feel better, meditate. I didn’t Read more…
By Grace Sara I’ve noticed that not many people address the problem of fearing meditation, because this is still a relatively unexplored subject. Many tend to focus on the popular issue of, “I can’t sit still while meditating. What are the alternatives to sitting?” However, what happens if you are Read more…
Do you assume that meditation is just for New Age types who spend time at retreats in the woods? It’s not: Meditation is for all types and all situations. Yes, of course, there are meditation paths for people who really do want to disconnect for a week and wander the Read more…
By Szymon Do you consider yourself your own worst critic? Even the toughest condemnation from a stranger seldom surpasses the judgment people put on themselves. It takes considerable effort, mindfulness, and endurance to stop judging yourself. You begin to lead a more fulfilling life, once you stop judging yourself. Accepting Read more…