I am usually wary of “life-changing” claims. But when it comes to meditation, I can confidently assert that—given regular practice—five minutes a day can change things. It’s widely accepted now among Western medicine practitioners that Read more…
We had a full moon at the start of this week, and the energy of the full moon can be supportive in consciously choosing to release what no longer serves us. Having said that, we Read more…
The simple answer to this question is: yes. Meditation can help you deal with your anxiety better, and it can gradually lead to reduced levels of anxiety. The slightly less simple answer is: it depends! There are no Read more…
Love is available to all of us, whether or not we happen to be in a romantic relationship right now. Yet, thanks to the commercialism surrounding Valentine’s Day, many people feel unloved on the one day of Read more…
According to studies, while 75 percent of people hold to their resolutions past one week, that number drops to 64 percent past one month—and only 46 percent are still making progress with them half-way into the Read more…
This is an important question, and the answer is: No. Meditation can be extremely helpful for most people in improving their emotional, as well as physical health. But the practice is not suitable for people Read more…
There are so many schools of thought teaching different meditation techniques. And then, there are all the myths around how you should sit, how long you should sit for, and how still your mind should be. Read more…
We’re in that precious space between Christmas and the New Year, where many of us feel drawn to review, reflect and plan. There’s generally a lot of focus on how we’re going to make our lives Read more…
The best way to ensure we include meditation in our daily routines is to do it in the morning—first thing. I realize many people already have crazy, hectic mornings where it seems impossible to fit Read more…
Household plants do more than adorn our homes—as living, breathing beings themselves, they also inject more life force into our space. And while faux plants can give the illusion of life, there is no substitute Read more…