I recently sat down with my son to watch an old season of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. One episode begins with Splinter, the mutant rat sensei and adoptive father of the Ninja Turtles, standing in a meditation posture. He’s just beginning to settle into the...
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Healthy Sleep Can’t Be Forced. Try this Sleep Meditation, Instead
Striving and stress make getting a healthy sleep more challenging. Try this guided meditation to help you settle down and drift off. The post Healthy Sleep Can’t Be Forced. Try this Sleep Meditation, Instead appeared first on Mindful.
A Confession, a Lesson, and a Last Chance
What my money mindset taught me—and why I believe in this bundle with my whole heart. I have a confession to make: I hate sending “sales” emails, and especially the “last day” ones, because I visualize myself in a tacky, oversized suit, a cigar hanging out of the side...
Morning meditation — Although dukkha is often translated as suffering.
‘Although dukkha is often translated as suffering, at its deepest level it refers to the discontent of ignorance — of not being Awake.’ Everyday Buddhism
A Gift from Guided Meditation: 1 Year of Peace, Totally Free
If your mind’s been racing or your body’s been tense, I get it. Life doesn’t always slow down when we need it to, and sometimes, even five quiet minutes can feel like a luxury. That’s why I’m excited to pass along this gift from a meditation app that’s helped millions...
Morning meditation — In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities.
‘In modern times, spiritual signposts often become commodities. Teachings are simplified, branded, and marketed for convenience. While this can make the Dharma accessible to new audiences, it also carries the risk of superficial engagement.’ Everyday Buddhism
When Trying to Be “Good” with Food Makes Us Sick
I was around five the first time I remember getting in trouble. It was nearing Christmas, and I wasn’t buying into the whole Santa story anymore. A magic man spends all year making toys, then drops down chimneys and delivers them all in one night? Nope. I may have...
Morning meditation — Since awareness is timelessly present.
‘Since awareness is timelessly present, it does not come from anywhere or go anywhere. It is not something newly created, nor something that ceases. It is the Buddha — uncontrived, self-originated, and spontaneously perfect.’ Longchenpa
How to Stop Living to Please and Stay True to Yourself
“When you say yes to others, make sure you aren’t saying no to yourself.” ~Paulo Coelho Have you ever felt like no matter how much you give, it’s never enough? Like your worth is measured by how useful, accommodating, or strong you can be for others? This invisible...
Morning meditation — The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise.
‘The emptiness of the sea lets waves rise, the emptiness of the mountain valley makes the voice echo, the emptiness of the heart makes the Buddha.’ Trevor Leggett