Advice for thriving, not just surviving
Tweet Imagine what it would be like to really live moment by moment. To be fully immersed in what you’re doing and not be consumed with future desires or past regrets. It’s easy to get lost in the past or caught up in hopes for the future. Not that focusing on either of these is a problem, but often [...]
Tweet Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Dr Lesley Phillips. Most people understand the concept that meditation can help you relax, focus, and even improve your emotional well being and physical health. However, how many of you realize that meditation can empower you to take conscious control of your life? By this I [...]
Tweet Sitting still in silence and paying attention to the breath doesn’t seem very exotic and life changing to most people. When I began meditating it seemed like the most boring and uneventful activity that I could imagine. What could possibly be gained from sitting with my breath? Not only was I uncertain about it, [...]
Tweet “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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet “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 [...]
Tweet 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 [...]
Tweet 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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