My new acquaintance had just finished telling me about his consistent practice of meditating twice a day for more than a few years. “I hate it,” he said, with a smile that seemed forced. The raw honesty filled me with delight. This guy had no interest in being the spokesperson for meditation. He just recognized […]
When I first told people I was going to attend a 10-day silent meditation retreat, I didn’t hesitate using that word: retreat. However, that word evokes images of a beautiful view, feelings of comfort, and a do-whatever-you-want type of experience. And that was NOT this! This was a challenging course designed to train the mind, […]
I experienced the compound effect of meditation a couple of months ago. Once in a while, this type of experience will creep up on me. I was on a road trip headed out of state. Being in the car for a long period of time creates certain environmental stimuli that normally trigger some anxious feelings. […]
When you consider the benefits of meditation, what comes to mind? Reduced stress and anxiety… Lowered blood pressure… Increased focus… Feeling more relaxed…? These are all proven benefits of meditation, but we don’t often think about what can happen as a result of all these benefits combined. The superpower of meditation is that it increases […]
