In the latest episode of the One Mind Podcast, I interview my dear friend, Noel Coakley. We cover a wide range of topics including: What is spiritual bypassing? How do we develop self compassion in the midst of family chaos, raising kids, and constant triggers. How do we find new creative responses to these moments […] The post OM106-Noel Coakley on Addiction, Spiritual Bypassing, & The Grace of Mindfulness Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

Show Notes Leap X Consulting The Flow Research Collective The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler The post OM105 – Mindset, Meditation, and Flow States with Vedran Peric appeared first on About Meditation.

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In early 2020, before any of us had heard anything about a lethal virus emerging from Wuhan Province, China, I attended a life changing 8-day Mahamudra meditation retreat with Harvard neuropsychologist and Vajrayana master Daniel P. Brown PHd. After a nine year pause on spiritual retreats, this was my first extended in-person retreat with a […] The post OM104 – On a Mahamudra Meditation Retreat with Vajrayana Master Daniel P. Brown appeared first on About Meditation.

In this episode, filmmaker Sanjay Rawal and I explore our shared experience with Sri Chimnoy (my first spiritual teacher) and discover–to our shared surprise–that we joined Sri Chimnoy's community around the same time and attended some of the same events. We explore the inspiring work of Sri Chimnoy and his extraordinary and hugely influential teacher, […] The post OM103 – Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal On Meditation, Running, and Self Transcendence appeared first on About Meditation.

In this episode, Julie and Morgan discuss the part of you and I that is forever untouched by the chaos and disruption of this crisis. We explore that limitless part of the self and how it can serve as a powerful point of calm grounding in the storm of our lives in this historical moment. […] The post OM102: Julie Hunt On Finding Equanimity Amid Uncertainty appeared first on About Meditation.

In this episode, I interview my former mentor and spiritual teacher Jeff Carreira. Jeff and I lived, worked, and practiced in an intentional spiritual community together for 13 years in Western Massachusetts. Jeff was not only a spiritual mentor to me during that time, but he was also my boss. Jeff was the Director of […] The post OM101 – Jeff Carreira on Finding Equanimity Amid Uncertainty appeared first on About Meditation.

(The script for this guided meditation comes from Tom Lynch, PHD at http://RadicallyOpen.net.) When times are tough, sometimes the best way to clear your head and open your heart is to focus on other people. So in that spirit, I’ve recorded a Loving Kindness Meditation for you. I think we could all use a little […] The post OM100: Loving Kindness Guided Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

  In this second part of my interview with Dr. Daniel P. Brown, we explore the second stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. In part 1, we explored the Elephant Path of concentration and meditation, which is the first stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. Special Offer […] The post OM099 – Pt 2. Dr. Dan Brown Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way appeared first on About Meditation.

In this first part of my interview with Daniel P. Brown, we explore the first stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way called the Elephant Path of concentration, meditation, and peak performance. In part 2, we explore the second stage of training in Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way. Special Offer for […] The post OM098 – Pt 1. Dan Brown PhD Mahamudra Pointing Out The Great Way appeared first on About Meditation.

Over 25 years ago, I attended boarding school and got to live, work, and study with some remarkable people. One of those people was a classmate named Hui Neng Amos. Neng was one of my dorm prefects. And in addition to being a generally kind and easy going guy, Neng practiced this strange and-to my […] The post OM097: The Mindful Arts Project with Hui Neng Amos appeared first on About Meditation.

What is intention and why is it one of the most important pillars of meditation and our spiritual life in general? Two events brought this to mind for me recently and they were important enough to me that I wanted to share them. And for context, I've thought a lot about intention. When I lived […] The post OM096 Harnessing The Power of Intention & Creating A Virtuous Habit Loop appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you keep your meditation practice strong and steady? How do you stay inspired? In this episode, I share some of the things that have added fuel to my fire and helped a lot to keep my meditation practice fruitful. In particular, we explore the power of getting up early as a way to […] The post OM095 – Early Mornings, Intermittent Fasting, And Tips To Propel Your Practice appeared first on About Meditation.

BIO: Dr. Jeffery Martin is a founder of the Transformative Technology space, serial entrepreneur and social scientist who researches personal transformation and the states of greatest human well-being. He spent the last 10 years conducting the largest international study on persistent non-symbolic experience (PNSE), which includes the types of consciousness commonly known as: enlightenment, nonduality, the peace that […] The post OM094 – The Finder’s Course, Permanent Enlightenment, & Fundamental Wellbeing with Dr. Jeffery Martin appeared first on About Meditation.

In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.  - Dietrich Bonhoeffer On a recent weekend retreat, I experienced some challenging moments. It's not the first time. In my life, I've gone on more silent retreats than I […] The post OM093 – A Brief Meditation On The Life-Changing Power of Gratitude appeared first on About Meditation.

I’m delighted to share my interview with Daniel Palazuelos. Dan’s approach to medicine and public health is deeply informed by his meditation practice and his passion for zen and poetry. Together, these influences have helped Dan nurture a perspective and approach to his work (and life) that is founded on compassion. In this interview, we […] The post OM092 – The Path of Zen, Poetry, and Compassion with Dr. Daniel Palazuelos appeared first on About Meditation.

When I first heard that Mark led guided meditations at the local hospital here in Boston, I was intrigued. I then learned that he also creates guided meditations for the popular meditation app Calm. That’s when I knew I wanted to interview him for the podcast. So today I’m excited to share my interview with […] The post OM091 – Cultivating Compassion & Confidence through Meditation with Mark Zelinsky appeared first on About Meditation.

Kate Manser is so happy to be alive. Here's her story. In 2013, Kate's 27-year old manager at Google and her 27-year old college friend died in unrelated, unexpected tragedies. It shocked and terrified her, and she developed a fear of death that began to take over her life: she would imagine getting hit as […] The post OM090 – You Might Die Tomorrow with Kate Manser appeared first on About Meditation.

Megan Marini is a speaker on emotional intelligence and conscious leadership. After leaving a job in finance to teach yoga, she dove into wellness and leadership. Later attending Naropa, a contemplative psychology and Buddhist college where she started building communities and mission driven brands. Today she runs Boston Men's Group, a project that prepares men […] The post OM089 – Becoming a Conscious Leader with Megan Marini appeared first on About Meditation.

In this week’s One Mind Podcast I review the book Radical Acceptance, written by buddhist teacher and clinical psychotherapist, Tara Brach. Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering," says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, […] The post OM088 – Exploring the Practice of Radical Acceptance with Morgan Dix appeared first on About Meditation.

BIO: Jonathan Mozenter is a consultant, coach, and educator. His work focuses on helping organizations and individuals manage positive change. Jonathan helps clients to understand where they're at, identify current challenges, then build and implement plans to help realize their life vision. Professionally, he has been working with people for more than 20 years in […] The post OM087 – Transforming ADD into Higher Levels of Consciousness with Meditation with Jonathan Mozenter appeared first on About Meditation.

BIO Wim Hof got his nickname "The Iceman" after he broke a number of records with regards to resisting cold. Some of his feats include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle on his bare feet, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than […] The post OM086 – Exploring Meditation with The Iceman, Wim Hof appeared first on About Meditation.

This week I’m delighted to share my interview with Bud Torcom, CEO and Co-founder of Mazama Media, a digital media agency and a member of Facebook’s exclusive Small Business Council. As Bud’s company grew, he took on more and more stress and anxiety. He realized he needed to reduce his anxiety and attempted to start […] The post OM085 – Introducing Mindfulness into the Workplace with Bud Torcom appeared first on About Meditation.

BIO: Gabriel Baldwin began learning mindfulness as a fifteen year old at a mindfulness retreat for teenagers at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS). As a depressed and bullied teen, learning mindfulness was invaluable to overcoming these challenges. As a staff person on these retreats since 2008 he has now participated in well over 25 with […] The post OM084 – Helping Students Practice Mindfulness in the Classroom with Gabriel Baldwin appeared first on About Meditation.

I recently had the privilege of reconnecting with an old friend of mine, Tola Oguntoyinbo, an artist and entrepreneur living in Chapel Hill, NC. I had a blast in this conversation with Tola. In addition to exploring how meditation practice compliments his art, we explored Tola’s life-changing experience on a 10-day Vipassana Silent Retreat. Vipassana–a […] The post OM083: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Meditation with Tola Oguntoyinbo appeared first on About Meditation.

BIO Errol Doebler is the founder of Leader 193. He brings passion to leadership based on his experience as a Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, FBI Special Agent and SWAT Operator, as well as his time as a leader in the private sector in New York City and Washington, DC. Errol’s diverse experience in leading combat […] The post OM082: Former Navy Seal Errol Doebler on Wim Hof Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

Julie Hunt is a Chopra Center Certified Meditation Instructor devoted to helping people live healthier and happier stress free lives using meditation. The post OM081: Julie Hunt Chopra Global Certified Meditation and Perfect Health Instructor appeared first on About Meditation.

Matthew Ferry on the Path to Enlightened Prosperity. He is global thought leader in personal transformation who creates results by teaching you how to be happy now, regardless of the circumstances of life. The post OM080: Matthew Ferry on the Path to Enlightened Prosperity appeared first on About Meditation.

Bio Sandra Bershad, MA is an Intuitive Mentor, Psychic Channel and Transformational Guide for Conscious Visionaries, Leaders, and Highly Sensitive Empaths. Devoted to revitalizing the wisdom of every person's true essence, Sandra empowers her clients to excavate what no longer serves them and transform their limiting beliefs and programming so that they can consciously actualize […] The post OM079: Sandra Bershad on Psychic Powers and Daily Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

Julia Rymut In this episode, Julia Rymut and I explore the arc of her meditative experiences. From her early adventures in India and her misadventures in a spiritual ashram to her more seasoned Buddhist practice today, Julia and I riff on the journey of growing into a mature meditation practice. Julia is a yogi, meditator, […] The post OM078: Julia Rymut Beyond the Bliss of Meditative Experiences appeared first on About Meditation.

What's the point of meditation? There are lots of different takes on this based on your religion, your mode of practice, your philosophy of life, etc. But for many of us, we meditate to feel better. We want to bring some much needed peace and stability that's missing, into our lives. To relieve stress. To […] The post OM077: Fuel Your Meditation Practice with this Not-So-Secret Ingredient appeared first on About Meditation.

Guest Bio Brad Kershner is a school leader, philosopher, and longtime meditation practitioner. He earned his MA in Philosophy of Religions at the University of Chicago, and is completing his PhD in Education at Boston College. He has studied with Buddhist teachers in zen, vipassana, and mahamudra lineages. He is currently Head of the Early […] The post OM076: Brad Kershner on Integrating Meditation & Your Life appeared first on About Meditation.

Mahamudra Meditation with John Churchill Born in London, England, John Churchill's interest in meditative and contemplative studies began as a teenager. After leaving high school, he joined Samye Ling Kagyu Monastery in Scotland where he began his studies in Mahayana and Mahamudra Buddhism. He came to the United States to study at Naropa, a Buddhist […] The post OM075: Dr. John Churchill on Mahamudra Meditation & A Vision For Enlightened Culture appeared first on About Meditation.

Kenzo An is a successful marathon runner, a long-time meditator, and a thriving salesman in the Fintech industry. He's also a regular contributor here at Aboutmeditation.com. In this episode of the One Mind Podcast, we unpack the core themes from some of Kenzo An's most recent blog posts including: The transforming power of meditation. How solo retreats […] The post OM074: Kenzo An – Transforming Through Marathons, Meditation, and Solo Retreats appeared first on About Meditation.

Have you ever paid attention to the way you think? Have you ever noticed that your thinking is often repetitive or unoriginal? One of the biggest things meditation can help you with is becoming aware of your habits of thought. Through regular and consistent practice, we slowly but surely lift up and out of the […] The post OM073: Do You Know What You’re Thinking? appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you start your day? Do you take time to cultivate the conditions for success and thriving, whatever that looks like for you? It's an important question and one that I think about a lot. I am a huge fan of morning routines. And the thing is, if you're interested in change. If you're […] The post OM072: What’s Your Morning Routine? appeared first on About Meditation.

In the spirit of the New Year, here is a new year guided meditation on mindful presence. Mindfulness is all about paying attention. We all have these wonderful and rich organs of perception. Our senses. Mindfulness is about getting out of your head and into your world and we do that through paying attention. Your five […] The post OM044: New Year Guided Meditation on Mindful Presence appeared first on About Meditation.

It’s been a challenging few weeks here in the United States. There’s been a surge of violence on a number of fronts. Because of social media and our 24 hour news cycle, we are all a lot more exposed to the violence and trauma of these events. If you’re like me, it hits you right […] The post OM071: The 5 Steps To Mindful Grieving appeared first on About Meditation.

iRest is a research-based transformative practice of deep relaxation and meditative inquiry that: releases negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops a deep capacity to meet any and all circumstances you may encounter in life. -Dr. Richard Miller Healing Emotional Trauma With iRest Meditation You can read the full writeup on the […] The post OM070: Dr. Richard Miller On Healing Emotional Trauma With iRest Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

This podcast is based on an essay from meditation teacher Jeff Carreira. You can read the original article as well as previous articles and podcasts with Jeff at the links below. Enjoy! A Meditation On Falling In Love With The Present Moment We understand everything through metaphors and falling in love is the perfect metaphor to […] The post OM069: A Meditation On Falling In Love & The Present Moment appeared first on About Meditation.

Let me ask you, what do you think of when you think about summer? For a lot of us, that word evokes feelings of warmth and comfort and happiness. For me, summer is all about meditation. Guided Meditation For Summer Abundance I think of the magical twilight in summer. The pink, red, purple, and blue […] The post OM068: A Guided Meditation For Summer Abundance appeared first on About Meditation.

Do you know how to practice mantra meditation? It’s a lot easier than you might think. However, there are a few things you need to understand before you get started. First, you need to know the different between free and focused awareness. Then, you need to know where to put your attention while you’re chanting. […] The post OM067: How To Practice Mantra Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is a mindful pregnancy and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it's also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a mindful mindset during pregnancy […] The post OM066: Mindful Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum appeared first on About Meditation.

What does a mindful approach to pregnancy look like and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it’s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a […] The post OM065: From Islam To Enlightenment And Back Again (Mindfulness And Pregnancy Series) appeared first on About Meditation.

What is Vipassana meditation and how do you practice it? According to many, Vipassana meditation is the actual practice that gave rise to the Buddha’s enlightenment over two and a half thousand years ago. Today, Vipassana is considered one of the most popular forms of Buddhist meditation. In the West, it was popularized by contemporary American […] The post OM064: How To Practice Vipassana Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is flow? According to Dr. Greg Cartin, a sport psychology consultant who works with professional athletes, artists, and performers, it's a unique intersection of skill and challenge where the challenge at hand is just a hair more demanding than our actual skill level. These are the conditions that give rise to flow states, when […] The post OM063: The Science & Psychology Of Flow States with Dr. Greg Cartin appeared first on About Meditation.

By penetrating very deeply the present moment, the past and future fall away, and you become free. Fear is the demon that prevents us from letting go of the past and the future, that in turn, keeps us from spontaneously plunging into the present. ~ Joe Gifford A 95 Year Old Yogi Do you fear […] The post OM062: 95 Year Old Yogi On The Joys of Life, Death, & Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness? Recently I joined fellow meditator and Showrunner Harry Duran, the host of Podcast Junkies, to discuss this question and much more. It was an honor to join Harry on his show. We explore the importance of meditation teachers and mentors, the power of going on silent retreat, […] The post OM061: The Real Reason I Started Meditating appeared first on About Meditation.

If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this special 2-part series on Sufi Meditation with About Meditation cofounder Tom Bershad, please start here. What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he […] The post OM060: Visiting Rumi’s Tomb & The Sufi Way (Part 2) appeared first on About Meditation.

What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he formally took up Transcendental Meditation (TM) in the early ’70s. Now, over 40 years later, he’s logged thousands of hours of meditation. But for […] The post OM059: How To Practice Sufi Meditation (Part 1) appeared first on About Meditation.

Gibran Rivera is an internationally renowned master facilitator who has devoted his life to the development of leaders and organizational transformation. Recently, he completed an inspired run of 100 days of meditation. In truth, that’s not all that strange for Gibran. He’s walked a meditation-based spiritual path for more than a decade. Instead, what’s interesting is […] The post OM058: 100 Days Of Meditation With Gibran Rivera appeared first on About Meditation.

A New York Times reporter reveals what business leaders around the country are already discovering: meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace. The post OM057: David Gelles, NYT Reporter and Author of Mindful Work appeared first on About Meditation.

Guided Meditation For Stress Relief This episode of the OneMind Meditation Podcast is an abbreviated version of our last episode which addressed the stress associated with the US presidential election. Several of you requested an abbreviated version of that guided meditation, without the prelude and commentary. So this guided meditation for stress and relaxation will ground […] The post OM056: Guided Meditation For Stress Relief appeared first on About Meditation.

Does the election cycle stress you out? The other day, I was scrolling through social media, and every other post was about the U.S. presidential election. And as you can imagine, most of it was polarizing and vitriolic. The deeper I got into it, the more angry and stressed out I felt. It seemed to […] The post OM055: Guided Meditation For Election Stress appeared first on About Meditation.

Practice makes perfect. It’s an old adage we all know too well. But what does it mean in the context of meditation? If you pan back and look at all the major breakthroughs in art, science, spirituality, and other fields, you’ll discover practitioners who’ve invested thousands of hours of hard work. Often that work is […] The post OM054: Why Practice Makes Perfect In Meditation (What would Jimi Hendrix say?) appeared first on About Meditation.

Can technology really help you meditate? What if there was a piece of hardware that actually let you know when you’re mind is wandering? And in doing so, helped you bring it back to center. Well, it’s not sci-fi and you don’t have to wait. The technology to do this exists. In fact, it’s been around for […] The post OM053: Exploring MUSE The Brain Sensing Headband with Ariel Garten appeared first on About Meditation.

Do you ever struggle to get to sleep? Finding the right guided meditation for deep sleep isn’t always easy. In this guided meditation--designed to help you fall into a refreshing slumber--we focus on relaxing and letting go of the past. Is Insomnia An Epidemic? If you struggle with insomnia or just logging a sound night of […] The post OM052: Guided Meditation For Deep Sleep appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you nurture mindful relationships? And what is a mindful relationship anyways? Every adult who’s had an intimate partner knows that healthy relationships take work and a lot of practice. They’re like a a garden. You can’t take it for granted. If you tend it carefully, mind the bad weather, and nurture it over […] The post OM051: How To Nurture Mindful Relationships appeared first on About Meditation.

Middle school and meditation. Sounds a little like oil and water to me. Focus, stillness, relaxation, and equanimity aren’t the first things that spring to mind when you think of adolescents launching into puberty. It is, after all, the greatest physical, mental, and emotional transformation of their young lives. But maybe we need to look at it differently? Maybe […] The post OM050: Teaching Meditation To Middle Schoolers With Ross Robertson appeared first on About Meditation.

How often do you need to meditate? To advance in your practice, should you meditate every day? This is the question that we explore in this episode of the OneMind Meditation podcast. Why We Struggle With A Daily Practice Let’s start with the perennial problem. A lot of people feel guilty because they start meditating and then […] The post OM049: Should You Meditate Every Day? appeared first on About Meditation.

What happens when you find that you aren’t actually living your own life? When you’re there, but not there? When the perfect Molotov cocktail of stress, ambition, and an ego-infused corporate culture drive you to physical breakdown. Because, it happens more than you might think. In this episode of the OneMind Meditation podcast, we explore […] The post OM048: The Journey From Chronic Stress To Mindful Presence appeared first on About Meditation.

What are affirmations and how do they work? Can a daily meditation practice compliment your affirmations? In this episode of The OneMind Meditation podcast, I explore these questions about meditation and affirmations with Harry Duran. I met Harry on a 10-day silent retreat. He’s a long-time meditator and the host of a popular podcast called Podcast Junkies. In […] The post OM047: Meditation And The Power Of Affirmations appeared first on About Meditation.

What is the relationship between menopause and meditation? Can meditation help during this significant life transition? According to holistic health coach Katherine Miller, yes it can. Meditation And Menopause Katherine Miller is a holistic health coach and former meditation teacher and yoga instructor. Recently, she finished hosting a successful global tele-summit called Menopause Is A Trip. […] The post OM046: Meditation And Menopause: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you practice mindfulness during your day? What are some mindfulness exercises that can connect us more deeply to ourselves and to the world and people around us? In this short audio, we explore two mindfulness tips that will ground and deepen your connection to life. Two Mindfulness Tips First, we explore the power of […] The post OM045: Two Mindfulness Tips That Can Change Your Life appeared first on About Meditation.

What is the relationship between meditation and healing? Can meditation heal trauma? That’s a question we get asked a lot here at About Meditation. That makes sense, because these days, many people embrace meditation as a way to heal from different kinds of trauma. I came to meditation over twenty years ago on a quest for meaning. I […] The post OM043: How Mindfulness Heals & Opens The Heart appeared first on About Meditation.

For this holiday week we are replaying the episode on How To Turn Meditation Into A Keystone Habit. This is one of the most popular episodes of the OneMind Meditation Podcast. If you’d like to learn more about how to turn meditation into a habit, here’s a list of resources. Listen & Read: Listen to: OM 006: Build […] The post OM042: How To Turn Meditation Into A Keystone Habit appeared first on About Meditation.

Recently I was interviewed by meditator and entrepreneur Sonia Thompson on the subject of meditation. Sonia is a good friend and she asked some very insightful questions. In fact, Sonia’s questions were so closely aligned with the most popular questions we receive here at AboutMeditation.com that I decided to dedicate this episode of the podcast to answering […] The post OM041: 7 Questions About Meditation That Everyone Asks appeared first on About Meditation.

Meditation and productivity. They certainly make for strange bedfellows. How, after all, can an ancient esoteric practice focused on “non-doing” help you to do more in less time with less wear on your system? This is the question I set out to answer in this episode of The OneMind Meditation Podcast. At the end of […] The post OM040: Meditation & Productivity: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on About Meditation.

What is brainwave entrainment and what does it have to do with meditation? Often referred to as binaural meditation, many people claim this technology can enhance your meditation practice and actually accelerate your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. In fact, there’s a body of research which supports these claims. Brainwave entrainment has even proved effective in helping […] The post OM039: Can Brainwave Entrainment Meditation Accelerate Your Growth? appeared first on About Meditation.

What is tai chi? Is it true that this ancient martial art, often referred to as a form of moving meditation, can impact the health of your mind, heart, bones, nerves, muscles, and immune system? In fact, the latest research out of Harvard supports these claims and more. Of course, Tai Chi masters have known this […] The post OM038: Harvard’s Guide To Tai Chi with Dr. Peter Wayne appeared first on About Meditation.

Be grateful for adversity, for it forces the human spirit to grow. For surely the human character is formed not in the absence of difficulty but in our response to difficulty. ~Jim Rohn Have you ever come back from death? There aren’t a lot of people on earth who can say they’ve died and come […] The post OM037: Meditation & The Miracle Morning with Hal Elrod appeared first on About Meditation.

I have come to feel that nothing is more tonic--more urgent, in fact--than simply doing nothing. ~Pico Iyer What is the art of doing nothing? Is it just a fancy spin on lazy navel gazing? Or is it, like many suggest, an important refresher for your brain and a profound contemplative practice? These days “doing nothing” is […] The post OM036: Meditation And The Art Of Doing Nothing appeared first on About Meditation.

There are a lot of evergreen meditation tips. There are techniques and tricks you can learn along the way. But I’ve found that one lesson stands above the rest. After meditating for more than two decades, I’ve come to call it the Golden Rule of meditation. The Golden Rule is simple. In essence, it tells […] The post OM035: The Golden Rule of Meditation (Everything You Need To Know) appeared first on About Meditation.

Be aware of yourself and know yourself. No matter how much you have learned and how much you know, if you don’t know yourself you don’t know anything. ~Zen Master Shosan What does a modern-day warrior look like? Does being a warrior have anything to do with meditation? And when was the last time you […] The post OM034: Why This Pro Boxer Meditates Every Single Day appeared first on About Meditation.

We’re fascinated by the words. But where we meet is in the silence behind them. ~Ram Dass Why do we need silence? That disarming question launched a recent conversation I had with a health reporter. The answer to that question has many parts. Why? Because there’s inner silence and there’s outer silence. They’re related, but they’re […] The post OM033: Why We Need Silence Much More Than We Think appeared first on About Meditation.

Where do meditation and psychology intersect? For several decades, these two models of self-understanding--one based in religion and the other in science--have started to mingle and merge. As mindfulness steadily develops a body of research to support it’s efficacy in treating stress, depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma, we’ve seen the simultaneous rise of mindfulness-based psychotherapy. In this […] The post OM032: Growth & Insight Through Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy appeared first on About Meditation.

Meditation can be challenging. That’s especially true when you’re starting out. It’s easy to get lost, confused, frustrated, or just bored. As you wade into the deeper waters of contemplative arts like meditation, it’s important to understand the terrain. For example, it’s helpful to know where you can expect challenges. Where (and when) are you going to have […] The post OM031: Having Trouble Meditating? 5 Common Challenges Every Meditator Needs To Understand appeared first on About Meditation.

Do you have a clear way to manage your stress? When your stomach drops out and your adrenaline kicks in, what do you do? According to a mountain of scientific evidence, stress erodes nearly every significant system in our body. That’s why it’s important to develop some conscious tools to help you mitigate the effects of stress […] The post OM030: 4 Mindful Steps To Manage Stress With Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

Can meditation make you 10% happier than you already are? According to Dan Harris, the co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America," the answer is unequivocally “Yes.” After covering the religion beat for ABC News, Dan discovered meditation and wrote the bestselling book 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice […] The post OM029: How To Be 10% Happier with Bestselling Author Dan Harris appeared first on About Meditation.

What can you learn from the practice of mindfulness? Why has this ancient practice exploded into the mainstream? You may have noticed the long-time meditators among us looking bewildered but happy about this geek-to-chic transition. One definition of mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with nonjudgmental awareness. That sounds simple, but it’s endlessly subtle. The truth […] The post OM028: How To Practice Basic Mindfulness with Julianna Raye appeared first on About Meditation.

Awakening self compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path. ~Tara Brach What's the right way to deal with emotional pain during meditation? Often, difficult emotions arise in meditation when we least expect it. We don't tend to welcome those feelings with open arms. For most of us, the natural response to any sort of uncomfortable feelings is to tuck tail and move […] The post OM027: How To Manage Grief And Emotional Pain During Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What if you had a map of everything? I don’t mean the kind of map that gets you from London to Sydney. I'm talking about one that leads you from the befuddled state of confusion to the great state of clarity. From the lowlands of lagging inertia to the summit of inspiring insight? What if this map […] The post OM026: What Integral Theory Can Teach You About Meditation (Part 2) appeared first on About Meditation.

You are not separate from the whole. You are one with the sun, the earth, the air. You don’t have a life. You are life. ~Eckhart Tolle Is your world big or small? Because, often that’s a matter of perspective. For example, do you feel like your entire being is trapped sometimes behind the cartesian grid of […] The post OM025: Taming Your Crazy Mind With Meditation (Part 1) appeared first on About Meditation.

Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness. ~Eckhart Tolle Do you struggle to be still? I don't just mean in meditation. I'm talking all the time. Maybe if you’re like me, you experience impatience […] The post OM024: 10 Essential Tips To Nurture Stillness In Meditation (And In Your life) appeared first on About Meditation.

Meditation isn't about what's happening, it's about how you relate to what's happening. ~Sharon Salzberg What does success in meditation look like? Does it mean that you’re suddenly as serene as the Buddha? Does it mean the end of your anger, fear, doubt, and other unpleasant feelings? This is a subtle and interesting question. Why? Because success […] The post OM023: 8 Important Signs Of Your Success In Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life. ~Tara Brach Do you listen to what your mind tells you? Or do you step back and observe it cooly, knowing that you aren’t what you think? Because, there is a world of difference between those two positions. […] The post OM022: How To Practice Mindfulness Meditation with Jennifer Howd appeared first on About Meditation.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Is everything ok? I mean right now, independent of whatever is happening in your life, do you think life itself is a positive event? Stop for a second and think about it. Sure, […] The post OM021: The Two Miraculous Gifts of Meditation with Jeff Carreira appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you learn compassion? Can meditation teach you? Or does it have to come from your own suffering? Maybe a combination of both? I know well how my own experiences of a broken heart have pierced the veil of selfishness and opened me to the needs, pain, and suffering others. But do we have to live with a broken […] The post OM 020: Learning Compassion Through Tibetan Buddhism with Richard Klein appeared first on About Meditation.

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. ~Aldous Huxley What is silence? I've been chasing silence since I was 20 years old. But why is it important and what can you learn from it? Is it, as some research suggests, essential for our health? Many people think of silence as just the […] The post OM 019: A 5-Part Meditation On The Power of Silence appeared first on About Meditation.

Transcendental Meditation opens the awareness to the infinite reservoir of energy, creativity, and intelligence that lies deep within everyone. - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Have you ever wanted to learn more about Transcendental Meditation (TM)? Arguably one of the most popular forms of meditation on the planet, it's ironically challenging to learn without spending lots of money […] The post OM 018: The Most Popular Meditation Technique on Earth with Tom Bershad appeared first on About Meditation.

Begin with little things daily and one day you will be doing things that months back you would have thought impossible. ~Swami Satchidananda Meditation and yoga have gone hand in hand for millennia. It was only when yoga came to the West that it got reduced to the calming and healthy physical practice most of us […] The post OM 017: The Ashram & The Entrepreneur--Exploring Meditation As A Habit with Sonia Thompson appeared first on About Meditation.

One does not practice meditation to become a great meditator. We meditate to wake up and live, to become skilled at the art of living. -Elizabeth Lesser Do you struggle with stress and anxiety? At times do you feel like you’re life is a little like a hamster wheel that you can’t get off? Many […] The post OM 016: Meditation For Life--How To Break Free From Stress & Tunnel Vision appeared first on About Meditation.

What you seek is seeking you. ~Rumi What does it take to keep going when, as the saying goes, the going gets tough? Really tough. We all start on the path of meditation with high hopes, serious aspirations, or maybe just guarded optimism. We come to the practice suffering from stress, anxiety, and some form of overwhelm. Maybe […] The post OM 015: The Lonely Meditator’s Guide To Developing True Grit appeared first on About Meditation.

  By penetrating very deeply the present moment, the past and future fall away, and you become free. Fear is the demon that prevents us from letting go of the past and the future, that in turn, keeps us from spontaneously plunging into the present. ~ Joe Gifford Do you fear death? Does the promise and […] The post OM 014: 95-Year Old Yogi Shares His Secrets & Why He Doesn’t Fear Death with Joseph Gifford appeared first on About Meditation.

Do you suffer from chronic pain? Did you know it’s possible to reduce your pain through meditation and mindfulness? Are you aware that meditation can help reduce the stress related to chronic pain? Now more than ever, clinical psychologists are using contemplative modalities like meditation and mindfulness to help their clients manage pain. Whether you suffer from physical, psychological, […] The post OM 013: Brain Science & How To Manage Pain Through Mindfulness with Dr. Jennifer Wolkin appeared first on About Meditation.

To deal with things, knowledge of things is needed. To deal with people, you need insight and sympathy. To deal with yourself, you need nothing. Be what you are--conscious being--and don’t stray away from yourself. ~Sri Nisargadatta What is letting go? And what exactly are we letting go of during meditation? And...how deep does it […] The post OM 012: How To Practice The Art Of Letting Go appeared first on About Meditation.

It was November 1970 when Richard Miller quietly stepped outside of the first yoga class he’d ever attended and looked up into the clear California night sky. Something was different. What was it? He was relaxed, at peace, and he felt connected to everything throughout the entire universe. He had just experienced a taste of something that would become his […] The post OM 011: Healing Wounded Warriors Through iRest Meditation with Dr. Richard Miller appeared first on About Meditation.

  How would you like to do nothing for the whole year? That's the very first question that high school teacher and long-time meditator Lawrence Carroll asked his students on opening day. That's a good way to sell meditation in the math class, but little did his students know, just how transformative "doing nothing" would be. Lawrence […] The post OM 010: How Silence Transforms The Classroom And Unlocks Young Minds with Laurie Carroll appeared first on About Meditation.

Why do you want to meditate? People meditate for different reasons. Some meditate to relieve anxiety and stress. Others meditate to connect with the nourishing and restorative silence within. But it's rare to find someone who meditates for others. But that's why my friend Erin Aquin meditates. As a clinical acupuncturist and long-time yoga teacher, […] The post OM 009: The One and Only Reason I Still Meditate with Erin Aquin appeared first on About Meditation.

Did you know there is actually a science to making meditation a lasting habit? A lot of people struggle to be consistent with meditation. And that's understandable, because meditation can be challenging. But we can actually make it easier on ourselves. One way to do that is to learn the science of habit formation. It's […] The post OM 008: How To Turn Meditation Into A Keystone Habit appeared first on About Meditation.

Imagine you are in a war zone. You're squeezed, shoulder-to-shoulder, into an armored troupe carrier day after day in the arid Israeli desert with 15 other people. Mortar shells are exploding nearby. You’re sweaty and dust is everywhere. Now let me ask you a question. Would you choose to meditate at a time like this? I didn't think […] The post OM 007: A Life-Long Passion For Meditation with Igal Harmelin-Moria appeared first on About Meditation.