The other day I mentioned Tonglen meditation. I talked about how it is somewhat like Metta meditations in one very large way, but with it’s own flavor. Today I share an article written by Pema Chodron that talks about a real life version of Tonglen meditation.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you ate food? No, i'm not talking about the last time you ate. I'm talking about the last time you JUST ate food? Our culture praises multitasking and many times we eat food and don't even recognize that we ate anything, or that we ate too much. Such is the case when we eat mindlessly. You eat some chips and watch tv, you eat your lunch at your desk surfing the web or responding to emails. Many people eat and do something else at the same time. This makes it easier to gain weight and overeat. Today I talk about how to eat mindfully and how it can help you stay healthy and lean.
Read MoreThere are some words that I use frequently that might not be known by everyone. Today I define some common meditation words so that new practitioners feel familiar with the concepts.
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