The author reflects on the profound gift of presence and appreciation for nature instilled by their mother. Growing up amidst material comforts, they emphasize the importance of teaching children to notice beauty in their surroundings. By fostering mindfulness, they believe children can find peace and connect with their Source, leading them to their own “Kingdom of Heaven.”
Have you read a good book lately? Reduce Stress through Reading
Reading serves as a form of meditation, aiding in concentration and stress relief. By immersing oneself in a novel, individuals can escape reality and enhance their focus, unlike distractions from TV and social media. This practice encourages a peaceful mind and can improve overall mental well-being. Embrace the joy of reading for clarity and calm.
Release the Pressures of Reality through Imagination
Imagination is undervalued in today's world, seen as merely a coping mechanism rather than a source of happiness and progress. The focus on reality over imagination stifles creativity in education and life, despite the potential of dreamers to enact change. Embracing imagination is crucial for personal fulfillment and transforming the world.
Meditation Turns Back the Clock
Meditation is often seen as a path to peace and clarity, yet it feels out of reach when we need it most due to time pressures. The mind resists stillness, feeding distractions and anxieties. However, meditation helps reclaim inner power by defying the relentless pace of life, allowing us to reconnect with the present moment.
Coming Home in the Dentist Chair
What is Meditation, Really? This past Thursday, I was in the dentist’s chair getting a filling. Things went a little haywire. The electrical equipment was glitching, and though the area being worked on had been numbed, I could still feel some pain. I had a choice: ask for more Novocain and risk rescheduling or stay…
Meditation as Philosophy: Listening for the Truth Within
We often think of philosophy as something loud… debates, manifestos, dialogues etched in stone. But at its origin, philosophy was something quieter. It was stillness before speech. Silence before truth. Here on "Meditation Monday," we return to that still center, not as an escape from life, but as a way to meet it more fully.…
The Silent Philosopher 