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The Balance Within
Until we know better, our time is spent wrapped in the pursuit of more, better, different, new – a hunger fed by the people around us, what we see on TV, the promise of a brighter tomorrow. We grasp for this expectant fortune of tomorrow. We’re told it can save us. As we reach and…
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A Mindful Vacation – Part 1
I am going on summer vacation today, and I have to be honest about something. I need to spill the beans, and come clean! Are you ready…? The truth is.. I have not always the best at enjoying my vacations. You know, let work, chores, stress and distractions behind – and just enjoy the time off, trying…
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Meditation Benefits
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Meditation has numerous benefits, ranging from reduction of stress and improved immune system to treating anxiety and improving your concentration. With such a strong resume you would think that the vast majority of humanity would be meditating daily! Yet sadly, that is not the case. Which is why we continue our quest to help spread meditation…
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Slowing The Pace
Mindfulness most easily arrives when we slow down the normally frantic pace of our daily lives. Running from obligation to obligation, as we think of everything else we have to do, leaves us in an altogether disembodied state. Consider it – how much time do you spend each day actually aware of what you’re feeling?…
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Beauty All Around
When we pierce the veil of the thinking mind, moving beyond the concepts through which we perceive the world and leaving behind the worries of the day, we arrive at an understanding of the simple beauty that is all around us. Every moment. And this moment is ever-renewing, never-ending. The breath, the body, is the…
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No Effort Required
So often we find ourselves struggling, pushing, and expending huge amounts of effort each day just to get by. We move through our days in a disembodied state. Thinking, thinking, thinking. All day stuck in the mire of confusion that is the thinking mind. Our heads are filled with many plans, expectations for the future,…
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Meditation Music For 1 Hour
Inspired by all the great meditation music videos on YouTube, we put together our own. It is an instrumental piano piece, perfect for relaxation and meditation – or just sit down and have a good and peaceful time! For meditation I often find it helpful to listen to some calming music before I start, or…
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Connecting With Family, Healing The Past
Often when I get together with my large family (four sibilings, plus Mom, nieces, aunt, cousin and in-laws made for a party), I am struck by how meditation continues to provide the ground for a fresh look at everything, including the relationships that have always been a part of my life. Like with any family, things were…
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Meditation For ADHD A Success, Studies Show
In a New York Times story, Daniel Goleman (author, psychologist, and science journalist) reports on how a growing stream of research suggests that mindfulness and meditation for ADHD may help children and adults cope with their disorder. While the effects of medication as a treatment continues to debated, this suggests that meditation can bring the same benefits without…
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The Ease Of Joy
When we allow for it, joy simply emerges from within. It is a fundamental aspect of our basic nature. The best illustration of this is when you are standing in front of a beautifully picturesque nature scene – an amazing mountain view or breathtaking sunset, for example. You stand there, silent. There are no words…