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 […]
Struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep is one of the most frustrating situations. Maybe you have to get up early for work or perhaps it’s a big day tomorrow and you want to feel your best. But you’ve got one problem: You can’t fall asleep—and the more you try, the harder it seems to […]
Our world continues to move faster and faster. But despite all the modern improvements that were supposed to make our lives easier, we still seem to be getting more stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. True, technology has made a lot of difficult jobs easier, and has created more time; but what have we done with the […]
In today’s bustling and fast-paced world, it is so important to remember to stop and recharge. As a society, we have adopted this mindset that we must be constantly busy and productive or else we are failures. However, this mentality often leads to feeling worn-out and exhausted which in turn, can lead to a […]
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 […]
