Advice for thriving, not just surviving
“Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha Can’t find time to meditate? Well, you’re not the only one. We live in a world of constant stimulation and activity. We have our entire day planned out by the minute and we are [...]
Are you consciously making efforts to deal with negativity and conflict in your life? If not, it can become quite consuming, and if you have ever struggled with stress, anxiety, anger, or resentment, meditation can be wonderful compliment to cope with these difficult feelings. Emotional wellness is one of the most practical reasons to meditate, [...]
There are many benefits to meditation. Meditation offers physical benefits by relieving pain, lowering blood pressure, and strengthening the immune system. It offers emotional benefits by improving mood and minimizing stress, and it provides spiritual benefits by helping us uncover our life purpose and realize our personal strength. These benefits can come from many different forms of meditation, including Concentration, [...]
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.” – Muhammad Ali Imagine your holding a bright yellow lemon. Set it down on a table and cut through the center of it. See the lemon juice squirting out and smell the tangy and tart aroma. Now, cut off a little piece and sink your teeth [...]
Could you use a boost of positive emotions? Emotional well-being and positive emotions can come from many different sources. We can experience more positivity through socializing with friends and family, exercising, doing things we love, and if all else fails psychotherapy and Prozac. Though, another source that is effective, simple, and convenient is meditation. This is a practice and activity that works best for me [...]
Lately, I’ve had a lot of people who are unfamiliar with meditation ask me what it is and how to do it, so I wanted to write this post with some information about the what, why, and how of meditation.
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