Tag Archives: Meditation

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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Will you be my guru?

By mado | Published: February 18, 2011

My friend Kristin has a talent for finding and savoring the joy in life. No matter what circumstances she is under, she seems to be able to find something to be grateful for. Recently she stayed with me for 5 months along with her two kids and hyperactive dog. It wasn’t unusual for me to [...]

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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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