“I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you” Hoʻoponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness traditionally practiced by healing priests [...]
Have you ever been forest bathing? You’ve likely spent time in the woods, but perhaps you’ve never called it bathing. Forest bathing is a popular practice that has had its resurgence. [...]
A few days ago, I returned from Assisi, Italy where I went on a personal meditation retreat. The life of San Francesco (Saint Francis of Assisi) and his dedication to G-d and his connection to [...]
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? Planning the rest of [...]
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 had done that [...]
From the Introduction of Soul-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 right track. [...]
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? or How long do I [...]
The Three Jewels The concept of the Three Jewels stems from ancient Buddhist philosophy; however, you don’t have to be Buddhist to appreciate the jewels in your own life. Each of these jewels [...]
At a recent group meditation, we shared with each other the reasons we keep meditating. I thought they would be of interest to you. Some of us have been meditating many years, and others just a [...]
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, right between [...]
Yesterday, before we meditated together during an “Alone Together” guided meditation session, a group of 50 or so meditators was engaged in a discussion during which I asked the [...]
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 vibrant sunset [...]
