Peacefinder Practices
Find Peace Again if Your Zen gets Zapped When you regularly engage in a seated, formal mindfulness practice such as a Mindful Breath Awareness or a Mindful Body Scan, the over-reac
Advice for a New Meditator
When new meditators come to me for advice, I get excited. That’s because there are so many misconceptions about meditation, I like to set the record straight. I wish someone
Five Essentials for a Successful Meditation
From the Introduction ofSoul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation by Sarah McLean There are five essentials to a successful meditation that will put you on the
What is Going On in Meditation?
If you are reading this you have probably have already meditated for the first time – even if it had only been for a few minutes. And, you are probably wondering what’s next?
What is a Mystical Experience?
When was the last time you felt in deep communion with creation? Perhaps it was while you were hiking that the wind in the trees and the birdsongs charmed you. Or maybe it was a vi
Alone Together: Online Meditations
With the news of the Corona Virus and the subsequent lockdowns, popular McLean Meditation Institute faculty and teachers offered daily free online meditations for 9 months, nearly
Be Powerful – Sharpen Your Attention
Every living being, from people and animals to plants, and even molecules of water, respond to attention. Consider this: when you offer your unconditioned, gentle attention to some
Time Out for a Time In
Stressed out? Probably. It is a reality that most of us face. Some people say financial concerns cause stress. Others say their stress comes from a family situation. For many, thei
Keys to Navigating the Challenges of Corona
Some of us are feeling tired, stressed, and a little stir-crazy. Others are worried about personal physical health, and for some, this disruption is taking its mental and emotional
Negative Side Effects of Meditation:
Meditation and mindfulness training is more popular than ever before. Due to this increase in popularity, the imagined commercial potential is attracting enterprising business peop
