How to Sleep Better
I’m often asked if I have any meditation tips on how to sleep better. Our bodies are deeply intelligent and work best when in harmony with our minds, which is often not the case. This article discusses Yin and Yang energies and offers a brief pre-sleep qigong routine and guided meditation to help you relax into sleep.
How to Maintain Hope in Troubled Times
A friend recently asked me, if I could offer any quick and practical suggestions for how to maintain hope during troubled times — during times of political polarity and international uncertainty. The answer to her question can be complicated but in keeping with her request for quick suggestions I wanted to share these ideas.
8 Reasons Why to Attend A Meditation Retreat
In today’s society, many of us approach life full speed ahead. Low-grade stress, in the form of worry, is our constant companion. Attending a meditation retreat helps us create space and time away from everyday distractions. We can give full attention to self-care. We are supported in that process because everyone we’re with is doing the same thing.
How to be a Human Being Rather than a Human Doing
Do you ever think to yourself, “Ugh, my to-do list seems never-ending?” Or, do you sometimes put off things you enjoy until you finish your to-do list, or never get around to the fun stuff because the list always lurks in the background? This article offers helpful tips on how to reframe our mindset out of doing and into being.
5 Elements of Meditation
Are you familiar with the concept of meditation but don’t know how to start? Read this post and follow these steps, as an easy way to get going: pay attention to your breath, detach from other thoughts, be aware when your mind has wandered, note where it has gone but don’t linger there, then kindly bring yourself back to your breath.
Embracing YOU With Self-Appreciation, Mindfulness, and Kindness
How often do you find it easier to see your flaws rather than appreciate your strengths? If you answered, fairly often, you are not alone.
However, the tips in this post may help you change your perspective and celebrate your goodness. Learn to enjoy what is good about yourself.