Meditation

Why is Happiness so Elusive?

March 21, 2012

Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not. If [...]

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Why is Happiness So Elusive?

March 17, 2012

[Happiness] Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not.

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Forgiveness Action Plan

March 1, 2012

Weigh out the cost of happiness and freedom versus anger, blame, and misery. What is your life – your very short and precious time in this body – worth to you? Will you remain comfortable with this reality that you have always known, even if you know you aren’t as happy as you could be? Or will you take the reins to your life back and steer yourself toward a joyful, peaceful, vibrant reality?

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Finding Forgiveness, Part II

February 29, 2012

Please visit the last post “Finding Forgiveness” for Part I of this journey. How the forgiveness journey begins: In week #1 (this week), Lama Marut asks us to look our pain square in the face. This might sound easy, but it does require the wisdom to know why it is essential in order to fuel [...]

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Finding Forgiveness

February 28, 2012

We can’t exactly get beyond our suffering until we examine it and understand it. And we can only be truly happy after we get beyond our suffering. Not taking the steps to free ourselves from our personal afflictions is like starving ourselves from love, from the nectar of life itself. We delude ourselves in believing that we are winning when we hold a grudge, or that being unhappy is somehow a sign of sophistication and success. These are prevalent and unhealthy delusions in our society!

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Are You Meditating?

February 13, 2012

Meditation is beautiful. Every day, indulge in a few moments of silence. Allow yourself to cocoon away from the world and all of your senses. Close your eyes. Take deep breaths. Temporarily renounce your interest in seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting and touching anything for the few moments of your meditation. Letting go of the world [...]

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How to Use a Neti Pot

January 6, 2011

Arm yourself with a new weapon in the warm on colds and flu! Introducing the Neti Pot . . . [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dupyp9pRu8I&w=640&h=390] Rinsing your sinuses with a neti pot is a brilliant way to flush the grodey little buggies from your nose so that you can ward off harmful bacteria and viruses. It’s also a fabulous [...]

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Another Study Showing That Meditation Rocks Your Brain

July 7, 2010

More evidence as to why you should meditate.

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Happy, Healthy Heart

February 26, 2010

Heart disease is no loving matter, unless you take it as an opportunity to love yourself (and your near and dear ones) by taking good care of your heart. This blog was inspired by my boyfriend’s father’s recent heart attack. Below are lifestyle and dietary tips for heart health – something we can all observe.

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