I’m angry!
Last week, someone broke down our door, stole a bunch of valuables, and left a big mess behind.
We are very fortunate that we only lost material things and that nobody was hurt. Doors can be fixed, things can be replaced. …
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Why Not to Meditate
Mission accomplished!
Before I get to all the reasons you why NOT to meditate, an update: I have officially completed my 100 day meditation challenge! As proof, check out a couple of screen shots from Insight Timer, my meditation app of choice.…
Where I meditated
During my 100 day meditation challenge, I have usually meditated in my bedroom sitting on my bed or in my home office. In other words, in a private, calm, quiet, dark, comfortable place. In my Quick start guide to meditation I recommend that you meditate somewhere quiet, where you can be alone and undisturbed, but in real life it isn’t always possible.…
Loosen up with Body Scan meditation
100 day meditation challenge update!
As of today, I am 50 days into my 100 day meditation challenge! I have had a few more close calls, nearly missing my 10 minute window before the day was over, but have managed to keep up with meditating every day!…
Quick Start Guide to Meditation
100 day meditation challenge update!
As of today, I am 18 days into my 100 day meditation challenge and I am proud to say that so far, I have meditated every day! For my first blog on this topic, check out How to defeat stress in 10 minutes
Some days have been harder, like when it’s 11:45pm and I realize that I have to meditate NOW in order to get it in for the day… Or when I’m in the car and realize I won’t be home by midnight, in which case I’ve put on my headphones, turn on my nature sounds, and meditate right there! …
How to defeat stress in 10 minutes
“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit for an hour.” Old Zen adage
I love the above quote because it so perfectly sums up meditation!
Do you feel stressed or anxious, sometimes for no clear reason?
…As easy as breathing
How often do you hear the expression “as easy as breathing”? Breathing is pretty easy, but breathing well is a skill that requires practice! While reading Chi Running (al) this summer, I learned more about breathing and its importance not only for fitness but also stress management and focus.…
Are you addicted to stress?
I want to share a great blog called Addicted to Stress. The title of this blog immediately caught my attention both because I see this every day in my naturopathic practice but also because I too can get addicted to stress!…