As you know, every year, we spend November 11 paying tribute to the brave men and women who have fought to serve our country and protect our freedom. What you might not know is that Veterans Day was once called “Armistice Day,” and it was created to be “a day to be dedicated to the […]
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A lot of people falsely assume that meditation and religion are a package deal. While it’s true that meditation can be used as a religious practice, meditation can still be used on its own in a secular fashion for health, sustainability and wellness. Meditation has deep roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, which is why so […]
How Our Environment Affects the Way We Think
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In the western world, we often times have a different view of reality: We tend to think that we are in control of every situation, and that we are the master of our environment; when in fact, we are shaped by our environment, and the way our environment shapes us is what controls how we […]
Why Meditation Works
Categories: Benefits of Meditation, Blog, Enlightenment, Meditation and Emotions
Why Does Mediation Work? It seems an awful lot like people sitting around and doing nothing. And it is. Kind of like nights where you catch up on the DVR. But with meditation, you’re not being entertained or distracted. You put down the phone. You turn the computer, TV and music off. You’re not at […]
Meditation for Addiction
Categories: Benefits of Meditation, Enlightenment, Meditation and Emotions
You may remember Ricky Williams, the former running back who went public about his social anxiety disorder and subsequent marijuana usage. Do you know what he is doing now? Meditating. (more…)
Benefits of Meditation
Categories: Benefits of Meditation, Enlightenment, Meditation and Emotions
Meditation has been practiced for centuries. Before studies, research and clinical tests, early practitioners knew the benefits. They felt them, they lived them and carried the practice of mindfulness into the future. Nowadays, meditation is very common, although, many people still have not tried it. Learning the benefits of meditation can be overwhelming. Read further […]
Enlightenment
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Enlightenment feels as if you’ve suddenly woken up from a deep sleep. Upon awakening, one feels more alive than ever before. Every breath you take brings you closer to the Divine. You feel as if the Sun has broken open and given birth to several billion little suns within your soul. (more…)