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What is the International Day of Peace & How Can I Celebrate it?

What is the International Day of Peace? The International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, is a day dedicated to promoting peace among nations and people worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1981, it originally focused on commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among nations and peoples. In […]

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What is Walking Meditation and Does Walking Meditation Work?

Have you ever heard of or tried Walking Meditation? If you are new to meditation, you may not have ever heard of walking meditation. For me, I meditated for about 6 or 7 years before I ever heard or tried a walking meditation. When you think about meditation, you may automatically picture yourself sitting down,

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Want to learn how to create an at home retreat and set up a retreat home space to practice in?

Want To Create An At Home Retreat But Not Sure You Have The Retreat Home Space?

I’ve recently been thinking a lot about what it might take to create an at home retreat. Have you ever thought about this and sought out how to build a “retreat home space” to pull an at home retreat off? On April 12th, 2023, two weeks ago, I went to my first in person meditation

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Have you tried Sleep Meditation? Try this guided meditation for sleep to get started sawing logs. Healthy Living.

Sleep Meditation: Try Using this Guided Meditation for Sleep

Say Goodnight to Your Sleep Problems: Let’s Discuss The Power of Sleep Meditation Sleep problems are more common than you may realize. It’s estimated that around 30% of adults suffer from sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleep deprivation. Furthermore, sleep disturbances affect an additional 40% of the population at some point in

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No More Excuses! 3 ways to build a daily meditation practice.

No More Excuses! 3 ways to build a daily meditation practice

Making excuses doesn’t serve you. Let’s get serious and build your daily meditation practice! What does it really take to build a daily meditation practice? Well today I’m going to give you 3 ways to get that daily meditation habit started, but keep reading because I added a bonus tip that might be the real

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The Ensō Circle for Modern Living and Why I love This Symbol

As we search to find meaning and purpose in our lives, certain concepts and symbols can help us. One of the most effective and useful ones to me currently is the Ensō Circle. You might have come across it by its many names, including the Zen Circle, Infinity Circle, Japanese Circle, Circle of Enlightenment, or

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Is Restlessness, DISCOMFORT, or PAIN While Meditating, NORMAL?

You have decided to start taking meditation seriously, but suddenly, it’s harder than you envisioned. Sitting still has become an uphill task, and at every turn, you are hounded by pain and discomfort. Is it normal to feel restless, pain, or discomfort as you meditate? The short answer is yes.  Everyone feels these mental and bodily sensations

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Did You Know That May 21st Is World Meditation Day?

What is World Meditation Day? Each year on the 21st of May, we celebrate World Meditation Day. It is an annual tradition observed since meditation first became a spoken and written practice in 1500 BC India. World Meditation Day is a day to remind ourselves why the practice of meditation has become an integral part of many

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Did You Know There Are Multiple Ways to Meditate? Here Are The 3 Main Ways

When you think of meditation, you probably envision sitting down cross-legged with your hands on your lap while humming a mantra.  The most common (and maybe most often recommended) way to meditate is while sitting. However, that’s not the only way to meditate. You can meditate in a lot of different ways, but the three main ways

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Am I meditating correctly? 10 reasons why meditation may not be working for you

am I meditating the right way? How Do I Know?

Am I Meditating the right way? Can you do meditation wrong? Am I even cut out to meditate? Anxiety or self-doubt are somethings I hear all the time from people new to meditation. Not knowing how to meditate correctly is a huge obstacle for most beginners. Unfortunately, this obstacle often means the end of the road

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