How to meditate on thought Just how do you meditate on thought? Even though our goal in meditation is to be in the present moment and accept it exactly as
Two Types of Thoughts Before we explore techniques for using thoughts as the object of meditation, let’s talk about the two types of thoughts: auditory and visual. Auditory thoughts are
What to do with your thoughts while you move I can’t meditate. My mind is too active. I can’t stop thinking. If I had a dollar (or even a dime)
What to do when your body doesn’t feel splendid Sometimes, your body doesn’t feel “splendid.” Instead, you feel discomfort. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, paranoia, and other mental health situations can
Nom. Nom. Nom. Tasting meditation. The final sense gate is taste, sensations that arise in the mouth, whether from things we put in our mouth or flavors in the mouth
Sniff your way to nirvana Sniffing meditation? Really? Okay. You might not be able to sniff your way to nirvana. But you can use smell or scent as an object
Best time to meditate? What’s the best time to meditate? If you know me, you know what I’m going to say: NOW! But the second best time is whenever you
Meditation: what to do when sound is painful Even if the sound is painful, that irritation can be transformed into meditative practice. On an early morning trail run, I felt
What do you hear? Using sound in meditation Today, on an easy jog with Scarlet the pupperina, I focused on sound, specifically the autumn wind I could hear rustling through
Using sight in meditation For humans, the visual field, sight, is our most powerful sense. This makes sight very stimulating, which is why in sitting meditation, you might be instructed
