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
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
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
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
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
Offer it Up!
When we meditate, it may seem like we are sitting alone in a room and practicing only for ourselves. However, this can change when we meditate with an awakened heart and mind (call
Meditation – the Path to Peacemaking
“Creating peace on earth is not usually the reason most people learn to meditate. Yet, solutions to the world’s strife are on the mind of every person I meet.” Dr. De
Cultivating Joy
Have you ever spent even five minutes remembering events and experiences that made you feel joyful? I urge you to try it. Close your eyes and invite your most joyous memories to po
Joy & Sorrow
A student recently asked, “I am truly concerned about all the pain and suffering humans and animals are experiencing due to war, floods, and hurricanes. For some reason, and I do
Affirm Your Beauty
Some students ask me if affirmations for self-love work. I say, try them! If nothing else, they can help you to become more aware of how you feel about yourself. Let’s work w
