Meditation has immeasurable benefits – decreasing stress, improving well-being, reducing cardiovascular disease, and so on. The society we live in seems so fast-paced sometimes that the idea of sitting down to meditate for 15-30 minutes a day seems out of reach. Ironically, many of the other things that keep us so busy that we…
So, I’ve been tracking my 5 New Year’s Resolutions here. I thought I’d do a little update to describe my experiences thus far. Well, as you can see, I’m going better on some than others. In brief, out of 13 days: 1. 5 Minutes of Meditation per day – I’ve hit all 13 days….
Many people believe that, to meditate, one needs to be seated in lotus position for an hour with incense burning in the background. That’s one way to meditate but not THE way to meditate. If you believe that you have to sit quietly for an hour in order to meditate, then this can act…
One of the easiest and most powerful ways to become more mindful is to focus on the breath. Breathing always occurs in the present. It has the power to anchor us to “the now. ” So, periodically throughout the day, take some slow, deep breaths. Try to inhale deeply using your diaphragm for a…
In the last post, I discussed the importance of using the breath to anchor your awareness to the present. One easy way to practice this is when you are stuck at a traffic light. This often frustrating situation provides a golden opportunity to practice breathing. So, the next time you are stuck at a…