his Meditation is from Gautama’s Anāpānasati Sutta great mindfulness of breath meditation. It is a staple of mindfulness meditations and one I have practiced frequently over these many years. It is simple to get the hang of and is a meditation that can be done every day for 10, 20, 30, or more minutes a day.
Tag: Meditation
Walking Meditation
So go take a walk. Pay attention to your steps. When you get distracted, (yes every time!) Bring yourself back to the activity with a smile and an abundance of kindness.
I am Calm … I am Relaxed…. Meditation
It is amazing to me how much time and effort we will invest in making ourselves miserable with our own thoughts and when it comes to entering a task that will affect the way you feel for the better we say we have no time. The problem is that we are addicted to letting our minds run meanly though our lives with out any compassion for ourselves. Why do we treat ourselves so poorly? It is an old question but here is one of the ways we can cultivate a different path.
Music Meditation #1 and #2
Every once in awhile it is good to shake up the meditation routine. This week’s experimentation is with a few musical meditations. I am devoting an hour… Read more “Music Meditation #1 and #2”
Subjective and Objective
This is not an article bashing the age of objective reasoning it is also not an article lauding the wonders of subjective reasoning. It is just a… Read more “Subjective and Objective”
Why I Dislike Meditation Apps.
I get it we are all stressed and suffer from daily decision fatigue. I understand that many people like being lead through a meditation. That it is… Read more “Why I Dislike Meditation Apps.”
The simple joy of being
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. – Will Rogers From time to time I catch myself in the task of solving problems, truth be known… Read more “The simple joy of being”
When things are a little thorny.
One would be mistaken in thinking that just because you get up every day and engage your body/mind that you wake up and feel fantastic with… Read more “When things are a little thorny.”
On Meditation.
We all love stories. We like to be entertained. We love reading about the stories of those who have found success in their practice, or their art.… Read more “On Meditation.”
The Power Curve: An Essential Part of Learning
The Power Curve in Aerodynamics is a characteristic curve of drag vs. airspeed. That mix between the amount of thrust needed vs. the drag of the air… Read more “The Power Curve: An Essential Part of Learning”
