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Meditation Quote 5: “The affairs of the world will go on forever. Do not delay the practice of meditation.” – Milarepa
Every day makes for the opportunity to both focus on the outer and the inner world. When it comes to the practice of meditation though, it’s all about allowing the world to unfold and the practice of meditation to pursue. Much like the sea, the subconcious mind is mostly uncharted territory and hard to grasp. Meditation allows us to go…
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Your Breath Is Awesome
Breathing is at the core of our being, and is so important that we cannot live without it. And it’s amazing how crucial it can be as a part of our meditation routine. But what do we know about this all-important activity? To help you learn more about your breath, we gathered 6 Fun Facts…
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Top 4 Best Meditation Timers
Meditation is timeless and can be done without any tools, fancy equipment or fashionable setting. One tool which can be very handy to always bring with you though, is a timer. There are literally thousands of gadgets, devices and things you can use as a timer. Everything from a kitchen timer and an underwater watch,…
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Allow Yourself Some Relaxation
An important part of meditation is to start off with a relaxation technique. You can relax just by sitting in nature, take a soothing bath, or listen to relaxing music. My preferred way though, is the golden globe. Let me share with you this wonderful little relaxation technique. The Golden Globe This is a visualization technique…
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Meditation Quote 4: “Total relaxation is the secret to enjoying sitting meditation. I sit with my spine upright, but not rigid; and I relax all the muscles in my body.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Meditation can be easier without distractions – bodily, external or mental. Mastering a position is one way to improve on your meditation. A great way to start is by drawing inspiration from the quote below. Not only is it easy to understand, but also instructional and actionable. Do you have any experiences of your own…
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Meditation Quote 3: “You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit for an hour.” – Zen Proverb
We live in a busy world, and it is often hard to have time enough to keep up with it all. This makes it very easy to prioritize ourselves last, and it can be a struggle to have any time left to meditate. What can we do to combat this? Meditation has the potential to…
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Meditation Quote 2: “I meditate. Meditation helps me.” – Rick Springfield
Life can have it’s up and downs, for sure. Whether we are doing to a tough time, or just need some momentum, stress relief or rest – meditation can be of great help. This quote reminds us of that, and also points out a simple but powerful reason of why to meditate – because it…
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Free Guided Meditation
When meditating it can be very helpful to have some guidance. Some prefer to meditate in silence, but others like to listen to a guiding voice telling them what to focus on in their meditation. Why not give it a try? This is a wonderful free meditation by the “The American Monk”, Burt Goldman. Hope…
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Free Nature Sounds For Meditation
Sitting in nature and listening to her sounds can be a powerful thing. Studies show that being in nature can lower your blood pressure, fight off depression, beat back stress (source). So why not incorporate it into our daily meditation? If you want nature sounds the best would be to just sit in nature and listen,…
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Meditation Quote 1: “To me, meditation is simply silencing or focusing the mind.” – Brendon Burchard
Meditation does not have to be difficult, complex or only for mystic men in lotus position. I find this quote by Brendon Burchard to be both “straight-to-the-point” and wonderfully accurate. Take a moment to reflect on it’s meaning, and see if it can be of help to you. “To me, meditation is simply silencing or…