Showing Compassion in Times of Conflict
A relationship breakup, workplace conflict, a feud with a family member or friend…these experiences can be difficult and may involve tense communications and stress. Most of us can recall a time when we felt that someone was causing us suffering, either intentionally or unintentionally. It can be challenging to see past the situation and the […]
Meditation: A Tool for Total Wellness
Contemplate on this: Quieting your mind on a regular basis can result in both mental and physical well-being! How wonderful is that? Meditation may, on a physical level: Lower high blood pressure Reduce stress Reduce body pain caused by tension Improve sleep, mood, behavior, and energy level On an emotional/mental level, meditation may: Promote feelings […]
A Case for Loving-Kindness Meditation
We’ve all been there—we’re having a conversation that we don’t necessarily want to have and we begin to feel defensive. Our mind may start racing or our palms may start sweating. Anger starts rising up hot on our necks, and we’ve hit the point of either shutting down and tuning out or getting upset. Usually […]
Magnificent Mantras to Awaken Your Best Self: Part 1
Shambahla Sun recently explored ‘an ancient set of Buddhist slogans’ and paired six of them with powerful techniques to ‘transform life’s difficulties into awakening and benefit’ with guidance from Zen teacher Norman Fischer. Taking these magnificent mantras and the lessons that can be pulled from them—we’ve highlighted three to explore and examine— sharing how to implement their […]
A Case for Meditation
Imagine all of the things you think about throughout the day. In the course of your waking hours, process, for a second, how many different thoughts must go through your head. Now consider, our technologically-dependent society where we’re constantly stimulated from morning until night— digital devices, many times nearby even while asleep — we’re always […]
What is a Labyrinth and How Can You Use One?
Labyrinths have been used for centuries as a tool for meditation and renewal of spirit. Labyrinths have one way in and one way out, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. There is no right or wrong way of using the labyrinth. Depending on what questions you ask as you walk the […]