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Meditation Quote 71: “You may think that if there is no purpose or no goal…” – Shunryu Suzuki
This meditation quote, by Shunryu Suzuki, makes for deep contemplation. To get even more out of it, try implementing it in your daily life – starting today. We talk a lot about focusing on your breath when meditating, for several reasons: It makes for a great inward focus For beginners it is a great first…
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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…
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Meditation Quote 70: “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
Ever felt like you owed the world some kindness and compassion? Not all of us are born to be saints and heroes, but what we can do is make sure we give ourselves some kindness and compassion instead. You might have heard this ancient greek phrase: “Know thyself” …and how Socrates used to lecture about…
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Stress Is Optional, Let It Be
Modern life is full of pressure, frustration, and stress. Worrying about job security, being overworked, driving in rush-hour traffic, dealing with bills, arguing with our spouse — all create stress. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As we engage our meditation practice, moving our focus more intently into the present with each subsequent…
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3 Hours Of Meditation Music
Sometimes it’s nice to be able to put on some meditation music to play in the background when you’re in the house, out on a drive – or on the bus to listen to on your headphones. I find this particular instrumental music piece called “Healing”, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), to be perfect for playing in the background when I…
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Living Simply Through The Present
Meditation offers the opportunity to see what it feels like to do just one thing at a time. Every day, our meditation session is like a beacon, a guiding light for the rest of our waking life. Through it, we might see just how distracted we are as we eat dinner: Bite,”how much more is…