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Anger bursts we all know. Where does it come from? We rarely stop to ask the question.
We tend to respond first despite the suffering it brings about. Continue reading “Anger ~ 3 Steps out of the storm”
“We each need to regularly do things that create joy and love within us. If we want to offer joy and love to one another, we need to build up some excess love.” Jarem Sawatsky
Joy is one of four immeasurable powers that support meditation, antidotes to negative mental habits and emotions.
In meditation, it speaks of the delight found in the present moment and the contentment that arises with shared joy. Continue reading “Joy ~ infinite power in meditation practice”
Renunciation is a guiding power in the transformation of the mind, one that helps us distinguish truth from fiction.
So, what do we give up when we choose to practice our mind in the Buddhist spirit?
The unrealistic expectations of our mind, the root of suffering. Continue reading “Renunciation in meditation practice ~ keep real”
What are emotions? what makes us human and makes life interesting, but we rarely stop to ask, what is this feeling¿
Why is it important to understand how the mechanisms responsible for our emotions work?
Because we tend to follow emotion and act accordingly.
The messages and signals that the body and mind send are taken as absolute truth and thus begins a chain reaction. Continue reading “Emotions ~ It’s complicated”
Compassion is at the core of meditation practice, one of the attributes of love, it is used as a door to liberation and a power which leads to healing.
Mind training is aimed at helping us develop concentration, understanding and resilience in the face of negative emotions, while encouraging feelings of well-being.
Positive emotions, including compassion, love and joy, strengthen the mind, by fostering a positive attitude towards life, and building-up self-confidence. Continue reading “Compassion ∼ at the heart of meditation practice”
In “meditation what is it?”, we made our first encounter with the world of meditation, and mentioned that the practice includes various meditation techniques.
We have been introduced to the practice of Mindfulness, which builds our concentration, helps reduce stress and prevent anxiety.
Today we will focus on the practice of Vipassana, Insight meditation, a contemplative technique based on Mindfulness practice. Continue reading “Meditation techniques ∼ Vipassana practice”
The holiday season is just around the corner, the perfect time to go all out and practice meditation in action.
Take on our “Operation Clear-Up” challenge, boost your mindset for the holidays.
Spring is here, and we will soon be busy with the preparations for the Easter and Passover holidays, with its shopping and errands, the worries, the cooking, and especially the cleaning. Continue reading “Meditation in action ∼ 21 Day Challenge”
A friend suggested you to join a meditation class for beginners and you are undecided? You’ve heard about meditation, but you don’t really know what to expect?
You’ve asked yourself whether or not meditation is a good fit for you at all?
To help you get started, I’ve prepared a guide for the beginner, which includes general information, tips to setup your home practice, and beginners’ meditation. Continue reading “Meditation for beginners ∼ 6X6 Guide”
The desire to succeed, to progress, to prove ourselves professionally, induces stress and anxiety.
As we aim higher and seek to achieve more, we are also faced with increasing stress.
When everything seems to be at stake, stress is accompanied by fear of failure that adds anxiety to our stress. Continue reading “Stress and anxiety not an option!”
What is meditation? in a nutshell, meditation is a way to cultivate emotional well-being by training the mind.
We have a high awareness when it come to our body’s care, to the close connection between physical activity and health.
We make sure to make time a make a visit to the gym or to the track because we understand that it is important!
But what about our most important tool, the one that allows us to move, think, and act. Continue reading “What is meditation? It’s not TRX but close…”