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Since November 2011, I have meditated daily and my practice of meditation has absolutely transformed my life. In this article, I share some pointers about meditation that I have learned over the years. This blog post is designed for: My top five tips for the seated practice of meditation: Finding a suitable spot to meditate…
Meditation is a practice that induces a still state of consciousness. Meditation is way of calming the mind. Meditation is state of thoughtless awareness, while remaining alert and present. Meditation is a state of still consciousness. Meditation is presence and beingness. The term meditation can refer to a meditative state of consciousness and it also…
Meditation is a state of thoughtless awareness characterized by alertness and presence. (Click here to read my article, What is a Meditative State of Consciousness?) As stated in my blog post, seated meditation is the practice of sitting still with the spine long, often times while focusing on the inhalations and exhalations of the breath….
In psychology, coping means to use intentional ways, to manage personal and interpersonal situations, as to successfully handle and deal with perceived stress. Coping skills or coping strategies refer to psychological thoughts and behavioral actions that are performed to successfully handle perceived stress. Psychological patterns that individuals use to manage cognitions, emotions, and behaviors are…
According to the leading expert in mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness means “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” Mindfulness is the practice of intentional, accepting, and nonjudgmental concentration of a person’s attention on his/her internal state of emotions, thoughts, and sensations, as they occur in the present moment….
