Death is a powerful reminder to remain in the present. It summons us to be present and aware in all that we do, to be our best, to find closure with those with whom we disagree, and to practice keeping a mind that isn't distracted by the worries and preoccupations of daily life.
Right now I'm sick as a dog. I've been in bed for two days, feeling utterly lousy, with a nasty respiratory flu. That’s why I want to share with you how grateful I am to have a meditation practice to see me through this tough time.
It's time for Black Friday again. So, do you want to shop or meditate? How about both! Just don't go blank when it's time to shop, remember why you're there and don't get distracted.
Meditation can be used for many things. Today, I'm using it to prepare for surgery.
Many people have problems learning to meditate because of their thoughts. What if thoughts aren't real? What if they're so unreal that they can't distract your meditation?
How to Meditate Every once in a while, I receive an email or correspondence from a reader that speaks to the heart of what meditation is or, oppositely, poses an important question related to what meditation isn't. Recently I received the following email from one on the readers of this site. I've changed it up ever-so-slightly to maintain the confidentiality of it. I never want to force any of you into the spotlight. Here's the reader's email: Hi Jerome, I have a question...how long does it take to see real lasting change of any kind. I am a healthcare provider [...]
What if I said that you could actually meditate in a state of anger to learn how to loosen its hold on your mind? Does that sound impossible or difficult? Actually, that's exactly what I'm going to show you how to do. But, before we begin with that…
Meditation is about being in the present, experiencing the immediacy of the present, taking the "now" and showing up for it. Yet we rarely reflect on the immediacy of death and the potential that death...can come...at any time. We fret about losing our wallet, or our car-keys, or - on a more serious note - losing our job or a relationship. Yet how often do we reflect on our own death as a means for living fully in the moment? How often do we reflect on losing our life?
Seven Common Emotional Obstacles in Meditation and How to Melt Them Away When you set out to learn meditation, your emotional patterns will delightfully come along. In fact, they will probably be your first and fiercest obstacles to overcome. While you may consistently falter due to their incessant influence, you may not even notice given how unconscious and instantaneous these responses have become.
Many people believe that in order to meditate, you have to free your mind from all thoughts, and enter into a blank, trance-like state. If you do this, you'll be in a trance-like state, but you won't be meditating.