Category Archives: Meditation

Attitude of Gratitude: the why and how of positive thinking

By mado | Published: November 21, 2011

Our life is shaped by our words, we become what we think. –Gautama the Buddha As we gear up for the thanksgiving holiday, it is a good reminder to contemplate and appreciate all the blessings in our lives. While each of us has things to be grateful for, we also experience pain and suffering. I [...]

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A Tale of Two Yous

By mado | Published: July 24, 2011

Photograph by KatB Photography Have you ever been nervous for a job interview or a date and had someone tell you to “just be yourself”? What on earth does that mean anyway? If you’re anything like me, the command to be yourself is likely to make you even more self-conscious than ever. We have so [...]

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Meditation made easy(ier): 7 tips for making it happen

By mado | Published: June 19, 2011

I’d love to have a penny for every person whose told me that they wish they could meditate, but… (insert an excuse here).  I get it.  As simple as meditation is on the surface, it is a very difficult thing to do in this fast paced world.  The picture above is a lovely stereotype for [...]

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Anytime meditation to relieve suffering – you can do this sitting or anytime, driving, doing the dishes, walking, etc.

By mado | Published: January 15, 2010

Begin by cultivating a loving acceptance of yourself. Soften and open to your own good. Breathe and feel and experience the love you feel for yourself. Think of someone who automatically brings up feeling of love for you, such as a child, intimate friend, or spiritual teacher. Absorb and memorize the feelings that they bring [...]

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More on water

By mado | Published: August 8, 2008

I just found a quote that puts my last post in a concise and beautiful form. This is from Julie Rappaport in her book 365 yoga daily meditations: Practicing yoga without clear attention to the breath is like trying to grow a plant without giving it water.

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