Be zen in a high speed world and find the calm It’s not so easy when you have thirty million things coming at you, to be zen in a high speed world. Everything from smartphone notifications, relentless emails, difficult colleagues or work situations, back to back...
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...
Music that moves the soul Think about when you watch a movie. Suspenseful music makes you anticipate a dramatic scene. There is all kinds of music in the world. Some of it is loud and noisy. Some of it is distinctly rhythmic. It has the power to create mood. Upbeat...
Does Meditation Cure Anxiety? In my teaching, one topic that comes up a lot is, “does meditation cure anxiety”? It’s a valid question. So many people tend toward feeling anxious. They are unable to keep the bombardment of rogue thoughts from...
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...
Learning about the 5 Tibetans When I first heard of the 5 Tibetans, I was thinking I’d hear about 5 people from Tibet on some profound lesson of life. Then I found out that it’s really an ancient ritual practice that preceded yoga and the body movements we...
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...
