MEDITATION

A masterful Qigong teacher who's helped thousands of people shared that his three sons are addicted to video games. He said that he tried many times to help them, but to no avail. Hearing this broke my heart and allowed me to see how even the wisest suffer. And what can and cannot be done. Sometimes there's no solution for what's wrong. The situation may not change. She may never get better. He may not come back. They may never understand. Gently. Breathe in. Hold. Breathe o

Tibetan Buddhism offers aspirational chants and prayers to cultivate compassion, wisdom, non-attachment, interconnection with all beings, and bodhicitta, ( “awakening mind” or “thought of enlightenment"). May I develop Complete acceptance and openness To all situations and emotions And to all people. May I experience everything nakedly, Completely without mental reservations or blockages. May I never withdraw from life Or centralize on myself. May my heart be laid bare and op

We all have moments and  long stretches of not doing what we think or know we should! You are in good company. We're over-busy, over-stimulated, over-tasked, and over-wrought. The Motivating Inertia Meditation is your 15-20 minute reset. Close your door. Find a solitary space. Mute your phone. Have paper and pen or a journal close at hand. Let yourself settle into your body while resting in a comfortable chair. Gently close your eyes. Imagine your spine lifting and shoulders

Everything is changing. Seasons. The color of our hair. The state of the world. Just yesterday, we were running for student council. learning to read, or winning that grant. We try to hold on, but the days slip through our fingers, nevertheless. Our freedom lies in receptivity, surrender, and  stability. For the Grounding Meditation, start by bringing your attention to your feet on the earth. 1.  Come into a comfortable seated position, ensuring your spine is straight, should

Do your thoughts feel like a herd of wild horses? Eckart Tolle speaks of breaking free from the conditioned mind. " Life repeats itself until you become fully present...Please use every moment to step out of the conditioned mind and into a deeper state of consciousness." What's happening. Our brains are evolutionarily wired for survival, even though saber-toothed tigers are no longer waiting to devour us. The brain is "velcro for danger and negativity". Therefore, we angst, d

Loving-kindness meditation is a radical act of love. This powerful heartscape practice helps us cultivate compassion, kindness, care, and acceptance for ourselves as well as others. A heart-opening practice that strengthens our connection to all living beings.   1.  Begin by finding a comfortable seated position. Straighten your spine and gently close your eyes as you settle in with a few deep, relaxing breaths.   2.  Once you settle, take a moment to embrace the fullness of