Meditation

I can honestly say that I hold a lot of stress in my neck and shoulders. This is partly because I work at a computer all day and also partly because I’m pretty bad at managing my stress overall. I hold onto it much more often instead of healthily releasing it. I know that’s not…

We don’t always realize how loud the world has gotten until we finally step away from it. The notifications, the deadlines, the constant Zoom calls. Honestly, it builds up. Especially if you’re an introvert like me. So, why not take one day out of your week, month, or even your year to lose yourself deep…

You’ve probably seen a photo. A man in a tall felt hat, white robes flaring like a bell, arms extended — and spinning. That’s a Whirling Dervish, and no, this isn’t some historical oddity tucked into the footnotes of Ottoman history. They’re still spinning today, not as performance, but as devotion. This is what meditation…

Is your mind always noisy? Mine was. Then I discovered Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and Stoic thinker. His personal writings, collected in “Meditations,” taught me about calm through Stoic ideas – not silence or sitting still, but a calm mind through clear thinking. Curious how an ancient philosopher can help quiet the noise in…

In a fast-moving world ripe with change and uncertainty, there’s one thing that helps me to rein in my anxieties and bring calmness into my life; that’s meditation. Meditation is an essential tool I have adopted to find peace and celebrate gratitude in this fast-paced world. That’s why, this holiday, I am suggesting some essential…

Amidst a complex world facing compounded climate, political and viral turbulence – mental health matters paramount even best-intended individuals experience times when persistently accumulated daily stresses overrun well-being tanks testing resilience dangerously depleted already. But rejuvenating sanctuaries exist giving essential holistic healing nourishment realigning inner equilibrium once lost. Welcome holistic mental health retreats delivering needed…

If you ask me, consciousness and meditation go hand in hand. As someone who has been constantly working on my meditation practice for several years, I can passionately tell you that I think meditation is one of the greatest tools we have to allow us to understand our consciousness in hopes to learn more about…

By now, you may have read my many, many blog posts and pieces on manifestation and setting intentions while you meditate. While this can be really important, and I’m always a fan of working towards things in life (even during meditation), part of being healthy and accepting your own limitations is knowing when to relax…

Sometimes, we just need time to ourselves, away from the chaos of the world. During these times, things could be emotionally hard on us, we could be going through something terrible or unsettling, or we could just be overwhelmed with the work or stressors of life. Regardless, in times of high stress, overwhelming emotions, or…

Summer: a time for vacations, adventures to exciting locations, and (hopefully) plenty of outdoor activities. While the summer can bring in a refreshing change of pace and scenery, it can also serve as a distraction from your regular routines, some of which may need shaking up. But important ones, such as meditating, may become neglected…

Crystals are so much more than just pretty stones. They are powerful spiritual tools that can help you on your manifestation journey and get in touch with your inner self. When used correctly, they can enhance your energy, focus, and intention. If you’re looking for a way to manifest your dreams, but you’re not sure…

In all my experiences working with my own meditation and intuition, experiencing programs at The Monroe Institute and writing for their blog, and growing up immersed in the metaphysical world, I can tell you that raising your vibrations to reach higher states of consciousness is nowhere near as hard as anyone thinks it is. I…

One of my favorite topics to discuss in the spiritual and meditative world is manifestation. As a goal-driven person, the idea of manifestation makes me feel as if I am working towards my future, even when I’m getting to relax and meditate. And whether or not you truly believe in manifestation as this powerful magical…

I’ve been trying to keep up with regular meditation. Daily meditation keeps my emotions calmer, my thoughts more collected and concise and my life, well, less stressful overall. Thanks to the Monroe Institute’s Expand App, I can easily and happily try many different meditation experiences daily or utilize my favorites, depending on how I feel.…

You’ve decided it’s time to meditate. You’ve gathered your headphones, downloaded your new Expand app and have changed into some comfy clothes. What’s next? How do you create the ideal space for meditation, one that will elicit the most benefit for you? My experiences have shown me the best space for meditation is one that…

For years now, countless studies have shown that those who meditate have greater control over the right side of their brain. In other words, people who meditate tend to be more right-brained overall. But what about those of us who have very balanced left-right brained personalities or those of us who live more in the…

As someone with many goals in life, I tend to overdo it sometimes, and I’m sure many of you can relate to that. I see myself learning five new skills at once instead of starting with one. I seem to want to work towards completing multiple projects at one time instead of accomplishing one thing…

As you know, meditation is an excellent way to center yourself and balance your life. With regular practice, you can learn to shut down the noise, focus on the present moment, and enjoy life. Unfortunately, meditation can be difficult to master, especially when you’re always on the go. However, it can be one of the…

As you know, you have the power to make your dreams a reality by following the law of attraction. However, manifesting the things that you desire can be challenging, especially if you’re new to this concept. Fortunately, several manifestation exercises will help you attract the life you want. To give you a better view, here…

As you know, the full moon can offer several benefits. Aside from cleansing and rejuvenating your body and mind, it can also help you let go of burdens or things that no longer serve you. In fact, conducting ‘full moon ceremonies‘ has become a regular fad in the metaphysical world. But what if you’re traveling…

Find here below a daily grounding meditation exercise that I use regularly when I need to start my day both grounded and from a place of gratitude. Before we begin, let’s take a moment to breath.  Feel your chest lightly rise and fall as you experience this unique moment.  Now, get comfortable. As you inhale,…

This visualization exercise is a great way to manifest the day you’re looking to have. I recommend doing it in the morning prior to getting up and starting your day. Before we begin, take a moment to get comfortable. Focus on your breath. As you inhale, imagine you are breathing in a vibrant white light.…

Let’s talk about visualizing in the morning. Some of us are just not morning people. We can be sluggish when we first get up in the morning, and this can have serious repercussions on our day. We can hurt our productivity by dragging. Or, perhaps, you just started the day off in a bad mood.…

Kinetic energy is a term you hear quite a bit in the physics world. In the simplest possible terms, kinetic energy is energy that an object has when it’s in motion. When we want something to move, such as when we throw a ball, we transfer our own energy to the ball through force. Once…

The more you delve into your meditation practice, the more you will hopefully begin to understand your own universal timeline. Knowing and accepting that you have lived many different lives and will most likely live out many more can be hard to grasp, especially if you have been brought up to believe differently. However, most…