Meditation is a practice that has been used for thousands of years to promote inner peace, relaxation and spiritual growth. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations in India and China, where it was used as a tool for self-reflection and self-improvement. Over time, meditation has evolved and been adopted by various cultures…Read More

Walking meditation is a form of mindfulness practice that involves walking slowly and intentionally while focusing on the present moment. It is a practice that has been used for thousands of years in various spiritual and religious traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism. The practice of walking meditation involves focusing on the sensation of walking,…Read More

The world needs more kindness. Indeed, it is said to be the route to happiness and prosperity for all. This isn’t a utopian ideology, though. In fact, research strongly suggests that kind people tend to be happier in life. This makes perfect sense, too. Just consider how fulfilled you feel when you do something out…Read More

What really interested me about Emily Fletcher was her backstory. Emily went from Broadway actress – Chicago, The Producers & A Chorus Line – to meditation teacher, swapping the glitz and the glamour for what one might say is more of a middle path. Of course like any transition there are a lot of details in…Read More

There are two main categories of meditation: focused attention and open awareness. In this post I’ll explain the difference between the two, and cover some other related types of meditation you might have come across. Focused Attention Meditation Focused attention meditation, also called concentrative meditation, is when your attention is focused on a single object.…Read More

Starting a meditation practice may be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. But how exactly do you begin? What is meditation and what kind will be right for you? Perhaps you’ve heard that meditating has positive benefits, but what are they? What is Meditation? In the simplest terms, meditation is a practice where…Read More

If you aren’t a meditator, you probably think, “why bother?” And you probably don’t have time, right? Which makes you a perfect candidate for meditation, so do read on… And if you are a part-time meditator, or someone who dabbles occasionally when encouraged by a post like this, at times you probably find yourself questioning…Read More

If you’re reading this, then you’re probably interested in meditation, and have probably heard lots of good things about the benefits. But you’ve also probably wondered how monks manage to sit still for so long during meditation. Hours on end, day after day, year after year. Don’t they get bored, don’t they think about that…Read More

One of the most valuable lessons I was taught regarding meditation was to never preach, to never become caught up in the promotion of its benefits. I was told to go about my meditation practice quietly and humbly. Not to hide it, but not to try and convince others that they should be doing it too; only to…Read More