We are social creatures wired for connection. Yet, often when we think of meditation it conjures an image of a Yogi in a cave somewhere in India. While many saints, sages, and mystics have spent decades contemplating the inner workings of the universe and themselves in silence and solitude… recent studies in interpersonal neurobiology show […]
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“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” – Joshua Becker If you conjure up a picture of inner peace and mental calm… you may see yourself at the Ocean watching the waves rise or fall, or maybe you’re on a yoga retreat deep in the
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Inner peace is not some elusive state of being reserved for saints, sages, and mystics. Anyone can tap into their innermost self and feel the causeless peace that lives there. For some, this state arises spontaneously, then comes and goes. For others, inner peace comes from taking specific actions. Here are a few I recommend
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Millions of people set out to start a meditation practice each year. They hear about the benefits like better sleep, less anxiety, reduced depression, more energy and healthier relationships and they are ready to go. But just like with any other goal, obstacles begin to show up along the path. Some may see this as
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In the beginning of our spiritual journey many of us read wild tales of Yogis staying out in the freezing cold for days or monks fasting while sleeping 4 hours a night and waking up to a cold shower and a bowl of porridge. Then there’s the stereotypical “Eat, Pray, Love” journey (although I love
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“Gratitude is a powerful process for shifting your energy and bringing more of what you want into your life. Be grateful for what you already have and you will attract more good things.” – Rhonda Byrne, Author of The Secret It seems like everyone from Oprah to Brene Brown is talking about the power of
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“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. This kind of attention nurtures greater awareness, clarity, and acceptance of the present-moment reality. It wakes us up to the fact that our lives unfold only in moments. If we are not fully present for many of those moments, we may
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