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Mindfulness Talk By Thich Nhat Hanh
Ever wanted to learn mindfulness directly from and old and wise monk? You can! And you don’t even have to move an inch to do so. Here is a mindfulness talk that was held in 2011 by Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh. Following is the YouTube description of…
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50+ davidji Guided Meditations
Want a no-cost, one-stop shop for all your guided mediation needs? Look no further! Just scroll down this page, and you’ll discover davidji’s Souncloud stream, with over 50 guided meditations. He continues to add new ones, EVERY week, so you won’t run out of guided meditation anytime soon. From davidji’s website: davidji is an internationally…
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Is Drawing Meditation?
Do you sometimes find yourself meditating while doing an activity you love? I came across this question in a fascinating interview on youtube, about meditation and drawing. And what a gem of a video! The presenter starts off by saying: “A lot of times when you do a drawing, you end up feeling calm and relaxed, and you…
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Mindfulness In The Workplace
Don’t you just feel blooming with inner peace at your workplace? Probably not (and if you do, please let me know where you work!)… While that would be great, the truth is that most of us struggle with the opposite: a stress filled workday. And then there is the mobile lifestyle with constant notifications and demands for our attention. No…
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Rain Sounds For Meditation
Don’t you just love rain? Sometimes it’s great to run around in a summer rain, just enjoying how it cools you down after a long hot day. But I have to admit, most of the time it’s even better being inside when it rains. Listening to the rain as it pours outside, bouncing off the roof,…
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Meditating At An Airport, On A Bike
This post is powered by bicycle power, at an airport, in transit. Surrounded by trees, nature sounds and hurried people, I’m pedalling along on a stationary bike. You see, I’m at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, enjoying some transit time in their “Airport Park”. I have been here a few times before, but due to…
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Meditation Quote 99: “Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama
zZZ zZZ zZZ! I love sleep! Especially as a father of two small girls – which makes every full night of sleep feel like a tremendous blessing. Which is why I was super happy when I discovered this blog post, which covers 5 reasons why you should take a nap every day: 5 Reasons Why…
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Guided Meditation Scripts
Ever wanted to create your own guided meditation? You can. Let me tell you how in just a minute… Listening to recorded guided meditations can be a great way to meditate. You just have to sit down, close your eyes, and let the voice guide you. But at other times, and for certain situations, it…
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Join Us For 10 Day Meditation Challenge
Been on the fence for a bit? Or perhaps you’ve been meditating in the past, but never really stuck with it? You have it on your list of “things-you-should-do”, but still haven’t taken action. I personally know how hard it can be to get started with meditation. It’s scary to be alone with the thoughts…
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Mindfulness Expert Explains How To Live In The Moment
You can not fail at mindfulness! Don’t agree? I’ll tell you why I said that in just a moment. But first let me share a great interview with you. A couple of days ago, Brigid Shulte (Washington Post) published an interview she did with one of our favorite meditation and mindfulness teachers, Sharon Salzberg. It’s a wonderful…