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Why Can’t The Good Times Last?
Ever struggled through a real rough patch and someone offered you the phrase, “This Too Shall Pass”? I like the wisdom of the phrase. It helps us put things into perspective and not overreact or be overwhelmed by the challenge of the moment. While I certainly have first-hand experience with challenges that I hope will…
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Shinzen Young Silent Meditations
Ever wish you could listen to some recorded silence? Here you go! Fantastic, right? 33 minutes of total silence, in the form of a YouTube video, for you to sit down and watch. While it might sound silly to listen to a recording of a silent meditation, I find it helpful for 2 simple reasons: In a small…
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How To Get Past The Judgment
For today’s post, the question is: How quick are you to judge? Yesterday, I had a conversation that caused me to question my own open-mindedness. I have always prided myself in being able to see the other side of an argument. On issues that I’ve strongly held beliefs, I thought I always acknowledged and accepted…
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Meditation Quote 92: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” – William Edward Hickson
Today’s quote might be a bit of a cliché, but does it mean it’s not true? Clichés are often clichés because they are based on a truth, or at the very least a stereotypical representation of one. That’s why I often choose to embrace clichés rather than discount them, and interpret them in my own way. Take this quote…
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Demand Justice!
What sets you off? Today’s topic really hit a cord with our resident parents, Dana and Jon, so they decided to co-author the post. Have you ever had an incident where an injustice happened to a friend or a loved one? An injustice where your loved one was so hurt and embarrassed that you felt…
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Meditation Goes Mainstream
Yahoo News did an article, just 3 days ago, about how meditation has become mainstream. Along with the article, there is also a 4 minutes video with some interviews and a positive narrative about the benefits and popularity of meditation and mindfulness. They interview meditation author Dan Harris about his panic attack on live television, and how…
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Free Your Mind
I am the proud dad of two teenagers. While it has been a wonderful ride being their dad, I have experienced challenges beyond the typical teenage angst some parents have endured. You see, my kids’ mom is African American, so my kids are biracial. Austin, my son, favors his mother, so while he has a…
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Meditation Music For Beach Lovers
Ever wanted to bring the beach into your home, to embrace it’s relaxing qualities more often? Now you can! Here is a total of 11 hours of beach sounds, ready to help you relax and meditate. I find this to be perfect both for relaxing while drinking a cup of tea, play in the background…
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Life Is Hard
How easy can you allow it to be today? Go ahead, let your guard down. Many of us have been programmed to think that life is a struggle. We have heard the quotes, “No pain, no gain,” and “Life is hard then you die.” Unfortunately, this outlook radically impacts how many of us live our…
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Mini Holiday Post #14
Have some holiday peace with this mini holiday post! We are on vacation over the holidays, and will be back with regular content on the 8th of January. The theme for our mini holiday posts is “meditation talks”, and we’ll be sharing one new talk with you every day. Today’s talk is titled “10% Happier” and is…