10 Ways to Harness the Power of Contemplation
There’s a time for work, a time for play, and a time for contemplation. The primary advantage humans have over animals is in the ability…
Category: Meditation, Reflection & Jounaling
Using Yoga to Calm Your Mind
Are you a fan of yoga? It’s an effective mental and physical exercise to calm your mind. Many people use it as a way to…
Meditation versus Self-Hypnosis
There’s often confusion surrounding meditation and self-hypnosis. Are they just two different terms for the same thing? Or are they completely different? There’s no cut…
A 5-Minute Guide to Bedtime Meditation
Even if you’re careful about sticking to a regular bedtime, you may need to do more than that to get a restful night’s sleep. Otherwise,…
My Journal Teaches Me About Myself
My journal helps me to develop self-knowledge and awareness. I become happier and more productive by writing and meditating about my life. I gain deeper…
Quiet Moments Bring Answers to My Doubts and Fears
When situations in life bring doubts and fears to my mind, I retreat to solitude. Quiet moments help me to focus on clearing the mental…
Learn Why You’ll Want to Embrace Stillness and How to Do It
Stillness is simply being present in a peaceful and non-stimulating environment. If you’re like most people, you’re not taking the time to experience real stillness…
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Vacuuming
Maybe you want the benefits of mindfulness, but you find it difficult to meditate. Your mind wanders or you feel uncomfortable sitting still. While you’re…
7 Strategies for Making Mindfulness a Way of Life
Mindfulness is a popular subject these days. While there are many proponents of mindfulness extolling its many virtues, there’s a lack of information on how…
Meditation Helps Me to Set Intentions For Each Day
Being present in each moment allows me to have days that are fulfilling. Conscious involvement in each thing that I do encourages positive decision making.…
Affirmative Self-talk Gets in The Way of Negative Energy
I believe in the power of my own words to make positive changes in my life. I am a high achiever because I tell myself,…
The Surprising Truth about Unpleasant Experiences During Meditation
Meditation can be calming, but it can also be disturbing. A recent study confirmed what many practitioners already knew. Mindfulness creates a wide range of…