Discover more about the power of meditation and how to apply mindfulness to your daily life.
The Power of Koans to Destroy Conceptual Thinking and Provoke Enlightenment
In Zen philosophy, koans are short anecdotes or riddles that are designed to transcend conceptual and dualistic thinking, and thereby provoke enlightenment.
Sound Meditation: Practice Being Mindful of Sound for Just 5 Minutes
A “Sound Meditation” is a great way to practice mindfulness by becoming more aware of the everyday sounds happening in your environment. Try it out for just 5 minutes and see what you find!
Our World of Symbols and the Unconscious Power of Dreams, Art, and Mythology
We live in a world of symbols. A symbol can be any word, image, object, animal, or person that represents an idea outside of its ordinary meaning.
Mind Garden Meditation: How to Connect More With Your Subconscious Feelings
Create a "Mind Garden" to setup a direct line of communication between your conscious and subconscious thoughts. Here's how to do it!
Expanded Awareness And The “Car Body” Phenomenon
Your mind takes the shape of the things you interact with. The "car body" phenomenon is when we experience a car's body and shape as an extension of ourselves and our own bodies. Have you ever felt this?
How a Quiet Walk Through a Cemetery Can Reinvigorate Your Life
We don't often like to think about death, but doing so can have a transformative effect on our lives. A simple walk through a cemetery can be an eye-opening experience that helps put our lives into perspective and cultivates gratitude.
Balance Meditation: Cultivating Stillness in Body and Mind
Any sense or element of our experience can become an object of meditation, including your sense of balance. Try this simple "Balance Meditation" to cultivate stillness in both body and mind.
Mindful Stretching: Start the Day With Slow and Deliberate Movement
Wake your body and mind up in the morning by practicing a simple "mindful stretching" routine. Start every day with slow and deliberate movement.
The Power of a Nice View: Feast Your Eyes on Beauty
Our environment and surroundings can have a real impact on our mindset and attitude – and this includes the power of a nice and beautiful view.