I have recently emerged from ten days of silence and continual mediation. It was one of the most intense and valuable things I have ever done. This was NOT part of a spa retreat in a warm, exotic location. There were no beach breaks, fresh coconuts, or yoga classes, just a chilly meditation room [...]
Meditation is not as mysterious as some might think. Most of us already do meditate, we just don’t realize it. When you relax and focus on a single point, you are present. This state can arise during complex activities that require focus, like shooting a basketball through a hoop, or very simple tasks, like [...]
If you are too busy to start a seated meditation practice, but need a way to cut through stress, try taking three conscious breaths a day. You’ll instantly feel more calm and centered.
It takes about 20 seconds and you can do it anywhere or anytime:
Take one big inhale,… [...]