Meditation

We’re all burned out. Between work emails at midnight and the constant buzz of notifications, finding a place to actually unwind has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. I mean, when was the last time you took a vacation without checking your phone every five minutes? There are still places on…

Nicaragua’s Pacific coast offers a unique blend of tranquil beaches and vibrant energy, making it an ideal destination for those seeking peace and rejuvenation. This stretch of coastline is a natural paradise, inviting visitors to slow down and connect with themselves and their surroundings. Those looking to deepen their relaxation and mindfulness can explore a…

In my exploration of consciousness this week, I can’t help but reflect on a profound experience I had during a deeper meditation practice. It was during one of my early experiences with expanded states of awareness, and I think the meditation had taken me into a timeless state of consciousness. Throughout my experience in this…

We all experience meditation in different ways, especially when elements like guided imagery and soundscapes are applied to those meditation exercises. Some of us just “feel” an experience or suddenly “know things” as we conduct our meditation exercises. I’ve been around other people who will hear inner guidance, words, or sounds directed at them during…

One of the many reasons people initially get into meditation is to learn how to relax their minds. Being able to have more control over your thoughts is a clear benefit of regular meditation, and quieting your mind in the right moments is most definitely a part of this. But what if you’re attempting to…

Meditation has natural ups and downs. Today, I don’t feel well, mentally and emotionally—and that’s okay. As humans, we go through our ups and downs, and it’s important, especially when you’re not in top form, to recognize that no one is perfect, and no one always feels their best. It’s a part of life. Because…

We live in a quick-paced, constantly connected, and ever-changing world. While technology and modern convenience have brought many benefits into our lives, these things have also been known to affect our mental health. Sometimes, the more we try to stay connected and keep up with the quick pace of the world, the more we wind…

Sometimes, we can get caught up in the day-to-day practice of our meditation without seeing things on a larger scale. However, when we take the time to step back and look around, we can gain much larger perspectives on how our meditation has changed our lives for the better, in addition to all the wonders…

Something that comes up a lot with me in my metaphysical and meditative endeavors is the idea of positive affirmations. Some people love affirmations and use them daily while others aren’t exactly fans of the idea. It’s taken a while to get used to, but I feel that when used appropriately, positive affirmations really can…

Sometimes, the world can feel less than wonderful. And when you’re having a bad day or a bad week, it can become easier and easier to focus your attention on the things that aren’t going your way. I know, personally, the more I get caught up focusing on the bad things in my life, the…

One of my favorite things about my meditation practice is its fluid, ever-evolving nature that is never the same from one day to another. As we grow and change based on our experiences, so does our meditation process. Our intentions and meditation goals will constantly shift and change. We are never the same from one…

While sometimes all you may need is a nice, relaxing meditation to set you down the right path for the day, nothing beats a meditation exercise with a clear, powerfully set intention. I’ve found that in my experiences, setting intentions is one of the most integral parts of any meditation exercise. You see, when you…

With their rise in popularity, now seems a good time to talk about sensory deprivation tanks (aka float tanks). The first impactful meditation I ever had was while floating in a sensory deprivation tank. It was so long ago that I didn’t even consider it meditation at the time. However, it offered me my first…

Sometimes, life just gets you down. It’s normal. And you should never feel bad about having a day when you have little to no motivation. I’ve had more than my fair share of those recently. However, something that I’ve found that has substantially helped me with this is an exercise where I reframe my mind…

I doubt I’m the only person who feels that we are living in a time when emotions are heightened. I mean, the stakes sure do feel a lot higher than they did just a few years ago. We’re on the brink of profound change, and the whole universe can feel it. In these times, we…

Getting restful, restorative sleep is the perfect way to refresh your mindset throughout the day. Sadly, so many of us have trouble sleeping or don’t get the necessary amount of rest to go about our days effectively. I’ve found myself, recently, having nightmares or feeling as if the sleep I do get isn’t restful, as…

There’s something deeply healing about staring up at the clouds during meditation. The nostalgic, peaceful nature that comes with cloud-watching can be incredibly restorative. I experienced this recently during a meditation session that used ambient sounds, acoustic instruments, and gentle audio loops. I conducted it this afternoon while lying outside, and it brought forth one…

With the next coast-to-coast solar eclipse spanning the US not occurring until August 12, 2045, it’s more than safe to say that we just witnessed a special moment last year that won’t be back for several decades. Spiritually, as with many big astronomical moments, the solar eclipse is said to be a time of great…

Welcome to the New Year! Okay, it’s been here for a little while now, but now is as good of a time as any to stop floating through the same old routine and create a refreshing start to your year. What better way is there to do that than by conducting a several-day journey into…

An essential element for my meditation practice is connecting to the present moment, which doesn’t always equate to mindfulness. When I’m in the zone of a meditation exercise, one of the most frustrating obstacles for me is when I get distracted or stop being present and allow myself to wander from the exercise. I’m not…

Sometimes, we can be too hard on ourselves, especially those of us who are hypercritical. We tend to notice the details in everything, and that can make us exceptionally hard on ourselves above all else. I identify as this type of person, and I see these little judgments come through about myself in my meditation…

While I love the idea of exploring new meditation techniques and I truly love learning more about different approaches to consciousness, I will admit that I sometimes have a hard time initially with unfamiliar meditation styles or practices that seem outside my comfort zone. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m usually excited to try new…

Something that has been very prevalent in my life recently, that continues to bubble and rise to the top of my attention time and time again, is the idea that we all set expectations in life. Sometimes, they can be huge—such as planning a surprise for someone and seeing the experience going exactly the way…

When I began a meditation focused on finding my “peaceful heart,” I found it to be a truly emotional experience that both surprised and enlightened me. Generally, within meditation, when I visualize something close to my heart, it comes with strong passions. For instance, I’ve seen myself manifesting great things with a glowing energy that…

If you’ve been meditating for a while or even if you’ve just been exploring from the sidelines, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about healing through meditation. One of my favorite aspects of meditation is that it not only teaches healing from different states of consciousness, but it also offers opportunities for self-healing on an…