Is meditation really good for you, or does it just give you a few minutes to sit in silence without anyone bothering you? The truth is, it’s both! Due to the fact that meditation has been studied so much more in recent years, it’s something that gives you that special time for yourself while benefiting […]
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How to Shift Fear to Love During a Crisis
During this time of uncertainty, fear has been wreaking havoc on our physical, emotional and spiritual states. I cannot recall any other time when we have collectively allowed the lower vibrational energy of fear to usurp our true essence. It’s human nature to catastrophize. It’s human nature to zero in on the worst case outcome […]
What is the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program?
Mindfulness is a term given to the condition of being totally aware of the present. For centuries, eastern religions have promoted the use of this technique to escape suffering. Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, even Christianity, have all had some aspect of mindfulness and meditation in their practice. In more recent years, the practice has begun to […]
How to Get Over a Breakup Using Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Gratitude
A breakup is a rite of passage. It is transformative. We are never quite the same after it. The breakup process is painful and disorienting. We, as initiates, are thrust into unfamiliar territory of deep fear, and we are clueless on how to maneuver it. I experienced this initiation when my ex and I ended […]