I’m taking a moment…for the snow. Sometimes it’s worth taking a moment…for the snow. There’s something about the snow in winter that blankets the landscape with a layer of peace. The billions of snowflakes that are all unique, pile on...
There’s something incredible about the brains of long-term meditators When I talk about long-term meditators, I’m referring to people with 10,000 hours+ of practice. I, myself, am in the thousands of hours, but I have a few years to go at an hour or an hour and...
Navigating the Holidays Mindfully I’ve always leaned toward simplicity during the holidays, though I do love the trees, lights, and giving part, too. If you’re not careful, though, you can end up going to holiday gathering, one right after the other, stress yourself...
Mindfulness and Grief The circle of life and my meditation practice all lead to a better understanding of mindfulness and grief. I’m in Tucson, attending a funeral. I honestly didn’t have the time to get to a normal Monday post, but I wrote some notes on...
Be zen in a high speed world and find the calm It’s not so easy when you have thirty million things coming at you, to be zen in a high speed world. Everything from smartphone notifications, relentless emails, difficult colleagues or work situations, back to back...
Why change how you look at stress? There is mounting evidence that if you can change how you look at stress, it has the potential to affect your health in positive ways. This is not endorsing a “think positive” mentality. Rather, it’s about looking...
The mind is water Have you ever thought about the interesting metaphor about how the mind is water? It can be quite powerful juxtaposing two completely different things and comparing them. It just might help you see meditation and mindfulness in a new light. Rapid...
The power of the yawn You never knew how the power of the yawn could supercharge you. It can help you lead a more mindful existence. Such a little act can help you in so many ways. Sometimes before an Olympic performance, you can see athletes yawning. A dog often...
Music that moves the soul Think about when you watch a movie. Suspenseful music makes you anticipate a dramatic scene. There is all kinds of music in the world. Some of it is loud and noisy. Some of it is distinctly rhythmic. It has the power to create mood. Upbeat...
