Like the popularity of yoga in the West, the practice of meditation has gone from being perceived as a fringe eastern subculture to a modern, mainstream methodology recommended by scientists and spiritual seekers scientists alike. While the popularization of mindfulness has provided countless people with newfound clarity, focus, and awareness, with that popularity comes a slew of generalizations and misrepresentations…
The practice of connecting to the Higher Self is unique to everyone, but mindfulness meditation is always a great place to start your journey. So what is meditation? There are a number of variations, but at its core, meditation is simply an act of being and stillness intended to calm our overactive minds. The most common way to do this…
For many people, the idea of sitting in silence and “observing the mind” can sound like a subtle form of torture. But this fear is usually based on an incorrect (or at least, incomplete) idea of what meditation actually is. The many methods and styles of meditation often leave beginners feeling overwhelmed. Rather than getting lost trying to choose the…
If you’ve already taken the first steps on your true spiritual journey, you’ve likely experienced moments of disorientation or distraction at the hands of powerful, demanding emotions. We often feel these emotions throughout the whole body, but we must feel and process them via the heart. Herein lies one of the many challenges for spiritual practitioners: how can we stay…
Humanity’s search for its purpose and place in the universe has prompted some of the most beautiful reflections by some of the greatest mystics, artists, thinkers, and healers in our history. In a sense, much of the poetry of the world is a reflection of our desire to connect with something greater than ourselves through the lens of our unique…
Sometimes, the effort to embrace neutrality and minimalism can be a refreshing way of letting go and relaxing into a clean, restful atmosphere that isn’t overstimulating. In the wellness world, there is often an over-emphasis on “clearing,” “cleansing,” and “letting go,” when in fact what we might actually be craving is the opposite of that feeling. Nourishment of the senses…
Moments for deep practice are essential for continuing our spiritual progress. For instance, carving out a time to explore one of the visualization techniques for conversing with your Higher Self, can offer experiences that range from the insightful to the profound. Of course, as spiritual practitioners, it is both our challenge and opportunity to integrate our practice into our daily…
If you’ve ever tried to start a mindfulness routine, you know that there’s no shortage of obstacles to engaging in a regular meditation practice. Knowing how challenging this commitment can be, one of the best things we can do is give ourselves the gift of a supported and personalized space dedicated to our meditation practice. When we commit an area…
In a landscape of increasing stress, anxiety and depression, meditation has taken on a cultural role as a coping mechanism. This ancient technique, once derided as a fringe “new age” practice, is now being integrated into the daily routines of even the most secular-minded among us. The terms “mindfulness” and “awareness” are two of the most important concepts in meditation.…