by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jul 30, 2018 | Meditation, Wellness
How to Find Time to Meditate I recently talked with a friend about how to find time to meditate, and this discussion comes up regularly in my courses. Even during the recent retreat I facilitated in Peru, the topic rose to the surface. Our days were filled with... by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jul 18, 2018 | Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
How to Sleep Better I’m often asked if I have any meditation tips on how to sleep better. Though many factors create disrupted sleep, a racing mind is a common symptom.Modern society teaches us that the best measures of success are productivity and achievement.... by Amy Pattee Colvin | May 3, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Wellness
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 — times of polarized politics, international uncertainty, and when determining if news stories are... by Amy Pattee Colvin | Apr 8, 2018 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
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. Often we’re concerned about work, family life, and finances. Sometimes this leads us to cram... by Amy Pattee Colvin | Mar 10, 2018 | Acceptance, Meditation, Wellness
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... by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 19, 2017 | Acceptance, Meditation, Wellness
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. Societal norms, educational environments, and/or family dynamics condition us to look at our failures rather than our successes....