Meditation is often thought of as simply sitting and thinking of nothing. However, there’s actually no wrong or right way to meditate. In fact, achieving true “nothingness” in the mind is really, really difficult, with people who have years of meditation under their belt unable to achieve this state.  Undeniably, meditation has its benefits, especially […]

Are you taking care of yourself? Are you sure? Many people tend to take care of others and neglect taking time to care for themselves on a regular basis. You might think you are doing this, but take some time to really think about it.  When is the last time you took a whole day […]

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” — Dalai Lama It’s no secret: The modern world isn’t getting any less stressful. In fact, most of us could probably use a serious break from it. Whether you’re an avid meditator or just starting to explore meditation as a stress-relief […]

Many people might think that a meditation retreat is sitting on top of a mountain alone, waiting for spiritual enlightenment. Or, they may think it’s a bunch of “woo-woo” people dressed in robes or funky clothes. While some meditation retreats may occur in the mountains, and you may find people dressed in various styles, there […]

Have you ever sat down to meditate and wondered if you’re “doing it right”? Maybe you’ve tried the peaceful-sounding guided meditation your friend swears by, only to find your mind racing faster than before you started. Or perhaps you’ve attempted the mindfulness practice your therapist recommended, but found yourself falling asleep instead of finding clarity. […]

In a world buzzing with notifications and constant chatter, the art of silent walking emerges as a sanctuary of calm amidst the chaos. But what exactly is silent walking? It's a profound practice, a deliberate act of strolling in complete silence, without the usual digital distractions and idle chatter. This mindful endeavor connects you with […]

It would be hard to avoid hearing about the wonderful, healing benefits of meditation and mindfulness in this day and age. It seems like everyone is talking about it, promoting classes, clothing and special music to guide you on your journey. But have you ever tried it? Maybe you think, "How can sitting in a […]

Do we all think the same? How do we think differently? Well, surprisingly, there are many differences between people (more than most of us would think—pun intended). Now, if I asked you to visualize a green dragon with orange scales blowing fire and emerging from a dark cave, you’d probably be able to do this […]

Cars have check engine lights. Planes have sophisticated alarms and lights that go off when something is wrong. And we have our bodies to react, sending clues to inform us that something is wrong. We get headaches, feel dizzy, and so on. These are the physical warnings that something is wrong - but what indicators […]