I’m taking a moment…for the snow. Sometimes it’s worth taking a moment…for the snow. There’s something about the snow in winter that blankets the landscape with a layer of peace. The billions of snowflakes that are all unique, pile on...
Mindfulness and Grief The circle of life and my meditation practice all lead to a better understanding of mindfulness and grief. I’m in Tucson, attending a funeral. I honestly didn’t have the time to get to a normal Monday post, but I wrote some notes on...
Why change how you look at stress? There is mounting evidence that if you can change how you look at stress, it has the potential to affect your health in positive ways. This is not endorsing a “think positive” mentality. Rather, it’s about looking...
The mind is water Have you ever thought about the interesting metaphor about how the mind is water? It can be quite powerful juxtaposing two completely different things and comparing them. It just might help you see meditation and mindfulness in a new light. Rapid...
The power of the yawn You never knew how the power of the yawn could supercharge you. It can help you lead a more mindful existence. Such a little act can help you in so many ways. Sometimes before an Olympic performance, you can see athletes yawning. A dog often...
I just can’t stop thinking… When I tell people that I teach meditation, I find that one of the first comments I get is, “I just can’t stop thinking when I meditate.” It turns out, this is one of the most common misconceptions...
Silence and Sound Have you ever thought about the relationship between silence and sound, its opposite? Since starting to meditate, I have come to prefer and welcome silence more and more into my life. Is it a natural side effect? I’m not sure, but after some...
Increased sensitivity Though I’m often labeled as an idealist, I also like to take a pragmatic approach toward meditation – to look at the good side, the bad, and everything between. I love talking about all the aspects of my meditation and spiritual...
Life is messy. Can a walk solve the world’s problems? Sometimes life can just get to be too much. In those moments, I like to get outside to take a deep breath and go for a walk. Ergo, can a walk solve the world’s problems? What led me to ask this question...
