The Practice of Patience: Meditation Helps Navigate Uncertainty
One of the most important wisdom truths is that the only constant in life is change. We have all experienced chapters of uncertainty in our lives. How can we navigate these times of fear and confusion...
30 Jul 20249min
Meditation Foundational Practices: Breathing, Open Awareness, Mantras and Visualizations.
Most meditation traditions use the breath as a concentration anchor. Counting breaths, following the breath through its entire cycle, and being aware of the sensation of the breath going in and out of...
22 Jun 202414min
What Does Desire and Boredom Have in Common? Understanding grasping and clinging through meditation.
Sometimes life can be boring, right? Boredom is a feeling we get when we wish things were different – more exciting or engaging – or as children say, more “fun”. Essentially, when we’re bored we have ...
10 Mar 202411min
Inviting and Welcoming Silence: Building the capacity to be fully present through listening.
“Awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attenti...
6 Mar 202412min
December 2023 - Inviting the Power of the Heart Through Meditation
Where we place our mind’s attention is where our character and habits of thought will gravitate, much like a rut in the road that grabs us. This is part of the concept of “neuroplasticity” which means...
12 Jan 202412min
November 2023 - Mindful Eating Practice for Families: the story of our food and how to welcome gratitude.
Practicing gratitude is an extremely important skill because it brings joy and appreciation to our lives through the power of the heart. It is mental health and a daily attitude that helps connect us ...
14 Nov 202311min
Grounding the Body and Calming our Emotions through Meditation: Using the five senses to settle and relax.
How do you deal with stress and anxiety in your life? Do you listen to music, do art, exercise, something else? All of those activities help distract our mind at the moment for sure. They also require...
3 Okt 202311min
Loving-Kindness is a Meditation Practice with Big Benefits: Sending Kind Thoughts To Ourselves and Others
Loving-kindness, also known as Metta, is a meditation in which we send kind thoughts to ourselves and others. It is a generous practice that anyone can do, no matter the age and level of emotional int...
10 Aug 202320min
