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Moment by Moment: The Practice of Mindfulness

Moment by Moment: The Practice of Mindfulness
June 8, 2025
Sarah McLean
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Moment by Moment: The Practice of Mindfulness

What are you doing right now? I imagine you are sitting down somewhere, reading this. But what else are you doing? Eating? Listening to music? Hanging out with your family?  Plann

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The Secret of Contentment

The Secret of Contentment
May 19, 2025
Sarah McLean
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The Secret of Contentment

I first heard songstress k.d. lang sing Constant Craving in the early days of my meditation journey. She sings about the craving that so many of us are born into and are used to li

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The Practice of Silent Meditation

The Practice of Silent Meditation
March 10, 2025
Sarah McLean
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The Practice of Silent Meditation

Silent sitting meditation is still the main practice in Buddhism which was founded 25 centuries ago by Gautama Buddha. Buddha practiced and taught meditation as a universal remedy

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Community Practice with Sarah McLean

Community Practice with Sarah McLean
February 25, 2025
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Community Practice with Sarah McLean

Sarah McLean offers free guided meditations and discussions online during the Solstices and Equinoxes. Find out the details and get the invitations in your inbox, here. You also mi

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A Holy Moment

A Holy Moment
February 1, 2025
Sarah McLean
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A Holy Moment

I want to take this opportunity to remind you that where you sit (or stand) is holy ground. And this moment, right now, is a holy moment. Imagine never forgetting it! Imagine awake

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How to Soothe Your Mind Before Meditation

How to Soothe Your Mind Before Meditation
January 1, 2025
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How to Soothe Your Mind Before Meditation

Here is some advice to settle down before you meditate: Choose a good time to meditate. The best times are early in the morning just after you wake up, and then again at happy hour

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