How Many Self-Help Books Do You Have?
My bookshelf is stuffed with self-help books. I have Abraham-Hicks, Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Joel S. Goldsmith, and many more. I love them. Each one is like a treasure box. I wade through the first few chapters looking for the perfect sparkly object; the one...
Relaxation Meditation: Focus on the exhale
Have you ever heard the expression, "Take a deep breath and relax?" Of course you have. But this advice could be doing you more harm then good. You may have noticed that when you are feeling stressed or tense that it is difficult to inhale deeply, maybe even...
In Need of a Breakthrough? Just Relax
Since launching my new content marketing business, I've become more aware of the importance of relaxation to the creative process. I don't mean the temporary kind of relaxation that comes with a visit to the beach; I mean a deeper kind of relaxation. The kind of...
Feeling Drained by Others Negative Energy?
Do you feel drained or "foggy-brained" after speaking to a needy co-worker, an angry client, or a know-it-all friend? You can't change people, or quit your job, and you've known your friend since fifth grade. So what can you do? Perhaps your energy is being drained...
Posture: It’s Okay to Sit in a Chair for Meditation
While this posture is beautiful and comfortable for some people, it is not necessary for a legitimate meditation practice. In fact, images like these (and I use them) send the incorrect message that meditation is the same as Hatha Yoga when there are many forms of...
The “Goal” of Meditation
Most people believe meditation means that they have to train themselves to stop thinking. But there isn't anything wrong with thinking. The problem is the unconscious actions that arise from your unconscious thinking (and feeling). The goal of meditation is to...
Meditation 101: The 3 Benefits of Deep Breathing
The foundation of any meditation practice is breathing. Unfortunately, most of us breathe incorrectly and miss out on the physical, emotional, and psychological benefits of breathing. The vast majority of people are shallow breathers; meaning they breathe into the...
Meditation 101, #1
What is Meditation? Meditation is the practice of sitting, breathing, and watching (being). That's it. IT IS NOT, I REPEAT, IT IS NOT THE CESSATION OF THINKING! Knowing this will make your practice more enjoyable and you will be more likely to continue practicing. So,...
3 Minute Meditation
Most of my students are afraid of meditation. Many of them have tried it in the past but quit because they were too restless and couldn't stop thinking. Many come to class frustrated, ready to fail...again. Well, I'm here to tell you that it is difficult to meditate...
After the Drama, Then What?
The bills are paid, the relationship is good, kids are good. Life is good. But... You're feeling bored, something is definitely missing. There is a subtle uneasiness that is lingering at the periphery of your life. You think, "Ugh, there has to be something more."...