Do you have trouble just sitting in silence? Are your thoughts relentless and chaotic? Well, here’s some good news… You’re not alone. Not at all. In our culture of busyness and information overload, it’s nearly impossible to just sit in silence and instantly find peace like a yogi in the Read more…
“Know meditation, know life. No meditation, no life.” – Osho Here’s something that might shock you. If you don’t have some kind of regular mindfulness practice, you’re not fully experiencing life. What I mean by this is that when you’re mind-full, instead of mindful, you’re lost in thought – fixated Read more…
Have you ever said this to yourself before? “I’ll be happy when [this] happens.” “I’ll be happy once I find the right girl/guy.” “I’ll be fulfilled when ________.” We’ve all done this. But here’s the thing: We’ve been programmed to do so. We’re conditioned to think that salvation lies at Read more…
What stories shape your life? Take a moment to think about that. We all live based upon stories. Collective stories are the basis of culture and personal stories are the basis of how we view ourselves as individuals. Stories are the underpinnings of human reality. Humanity is built upon stories. Read more…
Face it. We’re all neurotic and stressed out to some degree. That’s the culture we live in right now. Because of this, it’s incredibly difficult to just sit cross-legged and be “one with the Universe.” I don’t know about you, but it takes me at least a few minutes before Read more…
Did you take your medication meditation today? Meditation is THE MOST important practice you can have, by a long shot. The benefits of meditation are mindblowing (I listed some of them in the Introduction to Meditation). Today, however, I want to share with you some of the more surprising benefits Read more…
A meditation practice is the most important habit you can have. Hands down. The reason why meditation is so essential is that it’s the foundation from which everything else in your life is built upon. If you care about your well-being, meditation should be as embedded in your daily routine Read more…
Are you afraid of your own shadow? I’m not talking about the silhouette of yours on the ground; I’m talking about the psychological shadow. In Jungian psychology, the shadow is the collection of aspects of yourself that you deem unwanted or undesirable and hide deep in the caverns of your Read more…