Human beings are not strangers to stress. Roughly 80% of Americans experience either mental or physical stress daily. Not only is stress a regular occurrence for most folks, but it can be difficult to get rid of, which is why more and more people are turning to...
The terms “mindfulness” and “meditation” are both spoken of quite often these days. In fact, they are often used interchangeably to describe the practice of sitting quietly in an effort to calm the mind and body. While they differ slightly in definition, these terms...
Most of us are missing out on our own lives. We’re too busy preoccupied with day-to-day activities almost in a dream-like state of mind where we’re really not connected to the world around us. We’re often bogged down by our worries, troubles, past...
Mindfulness benefits both the physical and spiritual bodies, but it’s usually associated with meditation and quiet rather than the workplace. Mindfulness can: Reduce your stress level and restore balance Slow the aging process and age-related cognitive decline Reduce...
To help cope with the stress of 21st-century life, many people are turning to the ancient practice of meditation. One recent study found that 18 million Americans now practice some form of meditation on a regular basis. But where exactly did this ancient discipline...
For many people around the world, engaging in consistent meditation can help them to find a better peace of mind. What is not always well-known about meditation is that there are several different techniques that can be used to get the full effect of the practice....